PARSIPPANY — Timmy was seen in front of the old Pathmark Store on Route 46, or walking down Route 46 near the Beverwyck Park and Ride. Everyone knew him as Timmy. Timmy was homeless and gravitated to the area of Route 46 and Beverwcyk Road.
Timmy Mallon passed away behind the Michaels Arts & Crafts Store in the Troy Hills Shopping Center. His body was discovered on Friday, August 5. It was reported he died of natural causes, although Parsippany Police Department did not issue an actual report of the incident.
The State has released Timmy Mallone to Par-Troy Funeral Home. He will be cremated and buried with his mother tomorrow Thursday, October 13 at Gates of Heaven Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Father Joe from St. Christophers will be doing a short at the graveside ceremony.
We would like to thank the DiMaggio family at Par-Troy Funeral Home for donating their time and services in making sure Timmy was claimed and given a proper burial. If it wasn’t for their caring and generosity he could have ended up in an unmarked grave forgotten. They worked with the state and Gates of Heaven to give Timmy a few more final acts of kindness and charity.
It was people’s kindness and generousity that helped Timmy survive for so many years. Many people more then I could ever name and many who were unsung hero’s helped Timmy in so many different ways throughout his life. Some went above and beyond and I know he appreciated them. It was said before, this is when “Pride in Parsippany” really shines: from our individual residents, our local volunteer ambulance and fire department members, our police department, and our local businesses. Timmy was cared for and loved by his Parsippany Family.
Eveyrone knew Timmy. He was a graduate of Parsippany High School Class of 1968. He was a veteran. A google search revealed his last known address as 673 South Beverwyck Road.
This is what “Pride in Parsippany” is about. Timmy was known as Parsippany’s homeless man. His life had a tragic story that left him feeling forgotten and alone. If you ever had the chance to talk to him and hear his story you would have seen the sadness and loss in his eyes. Who knows what anyone of us would done if we had walked in his shoes. There was a side of him some did not see. He took care of a homeless young women for months so she wouldn’t be alone and would be safe. He may have been hard on the eyes and nose, but if you ever helped him you saw a true and genuine look of gratitude. Children learned many lessons from Timmy. He taught them that it is important to look out for their neighbors even the ones with no roof of their own. That a cup of coffee can make a huge difference.
Members of the Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad have always looked out for him. Maybe because they took the time to hear his story. You can see by how many people have stopped and taken the time to recognize his life at the small memorial outside the old Pathmark that he had other friends in Parsippany. This was his town and he never wanted to leave it. I hope he realized that he was not forgotten and people did see him as a member of this community. Rest in peace Timmy. We will pass on the lessons we have learned; and you will not be forgotten.
Editors Note: We thank Jennifer Kratt Thurkauf for keeping us informed and the kind words about Timmy.
