Beloved Community Staple Dies, Mourned In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford is mourning the death of Tim Keogh, a longtime community staple who volunteered at the First Congregational Church of Wallingford, served as a former president of Wallingford Little League, and started his own business.

Keogh died Feb. 1 at the age of 65 after a “long and heroic battle with cancer,” according to his obituary.

“A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Tim was the steady presence everyone could count on—whether for advice, support, or a well-timed sense of humor,” the obituary reads.

Keogh grew up in Bridgeport and married his “high school sweetheart Susie, as he always called her,” in 1982, according to the obituary.

“Opportunity brought Tim and his family to Wallingford where he began his career in construction, later starting his own business,” the obituary reads. “Always keeping construction as a hobby, Tim and Sue eventually opened their own business together, starting a whole new adventure in signs & graphics 20 years ago, now known as Image360,” the obituary reads.

Image360 announced Wednesday that it will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Keogh’s funeral services.

“Our hearts are heavy as we share the news that Tim Keogh, our founder and first leader, passed away on February 1st,” the company wrote in a post on its Facebook page. “Tim wasn't just a boss at Image360, but also a husband, father, mentor, and friend to many. We are committed to honoring his memory and thank all our customers over the years for the support.”

Keogh also served as a past board chairman and supporter of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce.

“Tim’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to strengthening our business community left a lasting impact on our organization and on the Town of Wallingford,” reads a post on the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. “He generously gave his time, insight, and heart to the Chamber, and his presence will be greatly missed.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Tim’s family, friends, Image360 - Wallingford and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will continue to be felt throughout our Chamber and community.”

Keogh was “extremely active in his community, always helping where he could,” and his service at The First Congregational of Wallingford, included “becoming a Deacon, a Senior Trustee, and orchestrating many of the church’s restoration projects,” according to his obituary.

Keogh was also a “lifelong lover of the game of baseball, a passion that followed him throughout his life,” according to the obituary.

“At just 12 years old, he was named Little Leaguer of the Year,” the obituary reads. “He later volunteered many hours with Wallingford Little League, serving on the board for several years, becoming President, maintaining fields, developing a premier baseball complex, and countless more tasks. He loved nothing more than coaching and watching his kids play sports. In recognition of his dedication, Wallingford Little League and the Town of Wallingford have named the baseball field at Community Lake in his honor, something that he was extremely humbled by.”

Read the full obituary at Wallingford Funeral Home here.