FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOMES SINCE 1881
| Timothy David Hirsch |
| December 15, 1959 - March 13, 2025 |
|
Public Events and LocationsVisitation - Friday, March 21, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 AM at New Life Presbyterian Church Glenside, GlensideMemorial Service - Friday, March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM at New Life Presbyterian Church Glenside, Glenside |
ContactsFuneral Home - Wetzel and Son Funeral Home - 501 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 - 215-659-0911 - Map |
| Clergy - New Life Presbyterian Church Glenside - 467 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 - 215-576-0892 - Map |
| Family Florist - Kremp Florist - 220 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 - 215-657-6700 - Map |
| Donation - Fox Chase Cancer Center - Fox Chase Cancer Center - Institutional Advancement Department - 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 - 215-728-2745 - Map |
The following was composed by Tim's family:
It’s time to say goodbye to Timothy David Hirsch, 65, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, who passed away March 13, 2025. Tim was born December 15, 1959, at Abington Hospital and raised in Glenside, PA. Tim was the sixth of eight sons born to George and Constance Hirsch née Busche. He attended Saint Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic School and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School, Class of 1977. Tim also played football for the Glenside Gorillas.
Growing up in a large all boy family in the 1970s allowed for plenty of raucous, reckless, and at times perilous shenanigans. Those growing up years shaped his character of survival, courage, and strength. Tim was an authentic person—what you saw was what you got. Known early on for his big mouth, he was appropriately nicknamed Flap. He had a knack for telling it like it was and did not hold back his opinions. He had a sharp wit and great sense of humor that was entertaining but also served him well in coping with difficult situations.
Tim had innumerable friendships spanning as long as five and six decades. No matter what the circumstance, you’d always leave with a story of something funny and/or crazy Tim said or did while you were with him. He shared many epic adventures with friends that were talked about over and over again through the years. Along with many friendships, Tim also suffered the loss of many dear friends that were family to him.
Tim had a passion for fishing especially salt water. Mostly he fished for striper, sometimes tuna. A high light for him was catching a blue marlin in Cabo, Mexico with his brother George.
Tim loved all things two wheels, ranging from a Schwinn Stingray to a Harley Davidson Shovel Head. He traveled around the country for Harley motorcycle rallies including Sturgis, Laconia, and Daytona. He also participated in many charitable motorcycle rides in Philadelphia.
Like most Philadelphians, Tim loved the Eagles and Phillies. We were all so excited to celebrate this year with a Super Bowl win! And one of last year’s highlights was a trip to Clearwater for Phillies Spring Training.
Tim was captivated by all types of music and went to countless concerts, mostly The Allman Brothers Band and culminating with Santana at Red Rocks. He was a Philadelphia Mummer with the Slick Duck Comic Brigade which had some questionable themes through the years. Tim was a proud third generation machinist working alongside his father, brothers, and eventually became a long-time employee at Reimel Machine Inc. He was well respected in the field and developed many enduring friendships at Reimel.
By far, Tim felt his greatest blessing and accomplishment was his marriage to Candy in 1995 and his children Ashton, Trevor, and Cassidy. He loved his family and cared for them in good times and bad. He often understated the immeasurable impact he had on his family and friends. Tim leaves a legacy of love, strength, and loyalty with the resilience to live on despite hardship, loss, and tragedy. His legacy is not what he left to us, but it is what he left in us that will last forever.
Tim demonstrated his resilience after being diagnosed with cancer the spring after his son, Trevor’s death. In spite of these two life-altering tragedies, Tim had the strength and courage to continue to live. He chose to keep on making memories throughout treatment with his wife and daughters—memories that they can and will cherish for a lifetime.
Throughout Tim’s illness his faith and hope were steadfast. Even when there were no more options for treatment, he trusted that he would be well cared for until the end. He approached cancer with the same immense courage and gratitude that he lived his whole life. He always expressed thankfulness for all his care with rarely a complaint.
Tim is now at peace, joining his son Trevor, his parents George and Connie and brothers George, Fred, and John. Tim is loved by so many and will be missed beyond measure by his wife Candy, daughters Ashton and Cassidy, family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
Friends were invited to join Tim’s Family for a visitation on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. and memorial service at 11:00 A.M. at New Life Presbyterian Church Glenside, 467 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038.
Religious services were conducted by Rev. Angelo Juliani.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center - Institutional Advancement Department, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
www.wetzelandson.com
It’s time to say goodbye to Timothy David Hirsch, 65, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, who passed away March 13, 2025. Tim was born December 15, 1959, at Abington Hospital and raised in Glenside, PA. Tim was the sixth of eight sons born to George and Constance Hirsch née Busche. He attended Saint Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic School and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School, Class of 1977. Tim also played football for the Glenside Gorillas.
Growing up in a large all boy family in the 1970s allowed for plenty of raucous, reckless, and at times perilous shenanigans. Those growing up years shaped his character of survival, courage, and strength. Tim was an authentic person—what you saw was what you got. Known early on for his big mouth, he was appropriately nicknamed Flap. He had a knack for telling it like it was and did not hold back his opinions. He had a sharp wit and great sense of humor that was entertaining but also served him well in coping with difficult situations.
Tim had innumerable friendships spanning as long as five and six decades. No matter what the circumstance, you’d always leave with a story of something funny and/or crazy Tim said or did while you were with him. He shared many epic adventures with friends that were talked about over and over again through the years. Along with many friendships, Tim also suffered the loss of many dear friends that were family to him.
Tim had a passion for fishing especially salt water. Mostly he fished for striper, sometimes tuna. A high light for him was catching a blue marlin in Cabo, Mexico with his brother George.
Tim loved all things two wheels, ranging from a Schwinn Stingray to a Harley Davidson Shovel Head. He traveled around the country for Harley motorcycle rallies including Sturgis, Laconia, and Daytona. He also participated in many charitable motorcycle rides in Philadelphia.
Like most Philadelphians, Tim loved the Eagles and Phillies. We were all so excited to celebrate this year with a Super Bowl win! And one of last year’s highlights was a trip to Clearwater for Phillies Spring Training.
Tim was captivated by all types of music and went to countless concerts, mostly The Allman Brothers Band and culminating with Santana at Red Rocks. He was a Philadelphia Mummer with the Slick Duck Comic Brigade which had some questionable themes through the years. Tim was a proud third generation machinist working alongside his father, brothers, and eventually became a long-time employee at Reimel Machine Inc. He was well respected in the field and developed many enduring friendships at Reimel.
By far, Tim felt his greatest blessing and accomplishment was his marriage to Candy in 1995 and his children Ashton, Trevor, and Cassidy. He loved his family and cared for them in good times and bad. He often understated the immeasurable impact he had on his family and friends. Tim leaves a legacy of love, strength, and loyalty with the resilience to live on despite hardship, loss, and tragedy. His legacy is not what he left to us, but it is what he left in us that will last forever.
Tim demonstrated his resilience after being diagnosed with cancer the spring after his son, Trevor’s death. In spite of these two life-altering tragedies, Tim had the strength and courage to continue to live. He chose to keep on making memories throughout treatment with his wife and daughters—memories that they can and will cherish for a lifetime.
Throughout Tim’s illness his faith and hope were steadfast. Even when there were no more options for treatment, he trusted that he would be well cared for until the end. He approached cancer with the same immense courage and gratitude that he lived his whole life. He always expressed thankfulness for all his care with rarely a complaint.
Tim is now at peace, joining his son Trevor, his parents George and Connie and brothers George, Fred, and John. Tim is loved by so many and will be missed beyond measure by his wife Candy, daughters Ashton and Cassidy, family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
Friends were invited to join Tim’s Family for a visitation on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. and memorial service at 11:00 A.M. at New Life Presbyterian Church Glenside, 467 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038.
Religious services were conducted by Rev. Angelo Juliani.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center - Institutional Advancement Department, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
www.wetzelandson.com
Copyright Wetzel and Son, Inc. All Rights Reserved.