Timothy A. Sheldon

Timothy A. Sheldon, 76, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Valley Falls, he settled in the Syracuse area in 1979. A 1967 Hoosic Valley High School graduate, Timothy received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego. He was a dedicated postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service for over 28 years, retiring in 2007. 

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Timothy had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hiking. His love of history led him to trace his family lineage back to the Mayflower. A faithful communicant of Holy Family Church, he was an assistant scoutmaster and achieved Eagle Scout in 1967, sharing his skills and wisdom with young scouts.

Timothy was also a devoted animal lover, especially to his two cherished cats and his bird, Coco. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his love of nature, and his deep sense of family and community.

Timothy was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, in 2019; parents, Allen and Lois; and godparents, Kenneth and Joan Blind.

Surviving are his daughters, Amanda (Jason) Reese and Jennifer Bacon, both of Camillus; grandchildren, Crystal, Chance, Roman, and Jason Timothy; beloved grand puppy, Bella; siblings, Bonnie (David Freeman) Russell of Albany, David (Sally) of Saratoga Springs, Gregory (Tina) of Valley Falls; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Chad Stevens of Henrietta and Jeremy Brubach of Cicero; and “adopted daughter”, Rachel Devine of Camillus.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the ICU and the Seventh Memorial Floor staff at Crouse Hospital for their compassionate care and support.

To celebrate Timothy’s life, relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 11 to noon at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. 

Timothy will be laid to rest in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the continuing education of his granddaughter, Crystal Clark, c/o Christian Brothers Academy-Syracuse, Attn: Finance Office, 6245 Randall Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214, In Memo: Timothy Sheldon/Crystal Clark.