Timothy Lynch

August 16, 1960 ~ May 22, 2024 

Timothy Christopher Lynch died on Wednesday, May 22, with his family beside him. He was 63. A celebration of Tim’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at the Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, located at 1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York, where two wakes will be held (one from 2 to 4 pm and a second wake from 6 to 9 pm). This will be followed by a service at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 30, at 10:30am, with burial at St. Peter’s cemetery on Staten Island. For more information, please contact https://www.cherubinifunerals.com/

Tim is the son of Padraig and Maureen Lynch, who are predeceased. He is survived by his spouse, Virginia, and his sister, Eileen, with her husband, Richard Hughes. Tim is also survived by their four children; Patrick Hughes (and his spouse Maureen), Sean, Bridget, and Nora Hughes. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles.

Tim was born in the Bronx on August 16, 1960. His family moved to Staten Island when he was still very young. Immediately after moving to Staten Island, his father started the Staten Island Pipers bagpipe band which played in many locations during the Irish holidays.

Tim attended St. Sylvester’s grammar school on Staten Island and graduated from New Dorp High School in 1978. After graduation, he worked for the Commodities Exchange in Manhattan for a few years. He then grew interested in Apple computers and became an Apple representative for computer sales. Following this, Tim changed his concentration to website design.

At the time of his death, Tim was living on Staten Island with his beloved spouse of 25 years, Virginia (Ginny) Lynch.

Tim has always loved dogs and cats and has shared several pets with Ginny, including three dogs and three cats.

Tim has always been interested In music. During his youth, he was a member of the Rock Coalition which provided assistance to musicians on Staten Island. He also worked with his friends to start a musical group called the Billies, which was popular in NYC in the 1970’s. Tim could remember the lyrics of many rock ‘n roll songs and earned the nickname ‘Elton,’ short for ‘Elton John’ who also has a wonderful memory of song lyrics. When Tim attended the College of Staten Island, he started a news magazine called Ictus Review, which offered creative commentary for students.

Tim and Ginny have enjoyed the comfortable nature of Staten Island’s north shore and have diligently worked on their house to make it their own. They both love the New York Yankees and are proud to advise that their wedding took place on Saturday. October 17, 1998, when the Yankees won the first game of the World Series… and eventually won all the games in that Series.