Timothy E. Nash, 82, of Huntley, died peacefully, June 16, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
Timothy was born February 12, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Thomas and Caroline (McDillon) Nash. On September 18, 1965 he married the love of his life, Judith Smith. He proudly served and retired from the United States Air Force and later worked for Northrop Grumman as a program manager, retiring in 2006.
Tim was a person who was devoted and faithful to his family, his faith, and his country. He loved to cook, travel, and spend time with his family. He was an active member of the Huntley American Legion and was always serving wherever there was a need. One of his favorite volunteer projects was Wreaths Across America. His greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Nash, his six children, Bill (Susan) Nash, Colleen (Chuck) Grossmann, Michael (Tracy) Nash, Mark (Sarah) Nash, Kevin (Melissa) Nash and Sean (Michelle) Nash. By his fourteen grandchildren, Alexandra, Ryan, Grace, Jack, Kathleen, Makenzie, Liam, Emma, Finnian, Lillian, Ann-Marie, Sarah Ann, Corinne, and Emerson. He is also survived by his brother, William Nash.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Patricia, Carol,Thomas and Mary Ellen.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A second visitation will be held Thursday, from 9am until the time of the 10am Mass all at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. The Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to your favorite charity.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of Tim. He will truly be miss by many people whose lives have been touched by his kindness and generosity. Keep him alive in your heart through the memories you’ve had with Tim. He always treated me like family and honored to know him and his family.
Tim and I were CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish) brothers, what a wonderful and dedicated man to his church and his brother veterans. He will be sorely missed at the American Legion Huntley 673, we all looked up to Tim as the example of leadership, volunteering, or whatever it took to accomplish his goal. Rest in peace brother. Phil & Char Miller
A truly great man! He always made me feel like family anytime I saw him, my deepest condolences to the whole Nash clan
I see Tim having a blast at his last, greatest baseball game.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Nash family at this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy.
I enjoyed working with Tim each year to secure two middle school students as recipients of the American Legion Award at promotion ceremony. He was passionate about recognizing young leaders and encouraging them to continue leading in high school. Tim will be missed!
I worked with Tim for many years at Northrop Grumman. He was always light-hearted and a great guy to work with. So sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to the Nash Family.
From Fr. Emile, St. Louis Parish, Haiti. Hello Mrs. Tim and family. I learned with great sadness the sad news of the death of my friend Tim. He was a good guy. He loved the poor. He devoted all his life to working and serving for the poor in St. Louis of Leger. His passing left a great mark in our hearts. Thank you, Lord, for introducing me to him. I continue to pray for the rest of his soul and especially for his bereaved family. God bless you all! Fr. Emile
Dear Judy and family, The Haiti Ministry wants to express our sincere condolences on the passing of our friend, Tim. Those of us who had the privilege of serving on the ministry with Tim over the years feel a sadness and void in our hearts. There are so many beautiful memories of traveling to Haiti with Tim, the joy he brought to the people while he was there, his efforts to help them in any way possible, his unlimited energy in organizing the annual sea container, and his desire to truly be a servant of God's in helping those less fortunate. What a blessing he was for the ministry and those who served with him. May he rest in peace at the feet of the Lord. St. Mary's Haiti Ministry
I enjoyed working with Tim each year to secure two middle school students as recipients of the American Legion Award at promotion ceremony. He was passionate about recognizing young leaders and encouraging them to continue leading in high school. Tim will be missed!
I was deeply saddened to learn of Tim"s passing. Tim was a most truly loving, honorable gentleman I had the pleasure of being under his Command at the Huntley American Legion. His friendship will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. We Members of the Huntley American Legion have lost one of our most eloquent Commanders, and he will be truly missed yet never replaced as such a strong leader.
I had the luck in my life to be friends with both Tim and his Family, from when I was a 20 year old in the Air Force through working at Northrop Grumman. His mix of intelligence, humor, and conscientiousness of both work and his fellow man always set the highest standard. So sad that he's gone, but glad to know in confidence that he lives on through His Family.
So sorry for your loss, Tim was a great guy and he will surely be missed.
I did. It know your dad well at all. But I his sons very well. He raised some really solid human beings. And as they say the apples don’t fall far from the tree. Big hugs to all of you. Love you guys.
Mark- so sorry to hear about your dad. I loved reading about his life. Awesome you were with him. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
So sad to hear of Tim's passing. We worked together many years at Northrop in Rolling Meadows. Such a kind gentle man he was so liked by so many people. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Connie