Timothy J. Fiori

Published in the Asbury Park Press on 9/11/2009

Timothy J. Fiori, 88, of Manchester, died Sept. 9 at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Fiori was born in New York City, raised in Brooklyn and was a resident of Staten Island, NY for 40 yrs before moving to NJ.

Mr. Fiori graduated from St. John's University before entering the Navy and serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII.

After his return from the service, Mr. Fiori played AAA baseball for a year before joining the New York City Police Dept.

Following his retirement as a sergeant from the NYPD, he enjoyed a second career as an Account Executive with AT&T before final retirement in 1986.

The Leisure Village West resident enjoyed a good round of golf, bowling, gardening, and traveling the world with his wife.

Mr. Fiori was a member of the NYPD 10-13 and the Lakehurst VFW 10016.

Considered a Renaissance man by many, he loved discussing current events with his family and friends, and his keen wit will be missed by all.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years Inez Murphy Fiori; son Timothy Fiori; his three daughters, Ellen F. Roche, Susan F. Twomey, Ann F. Hockenjos; his daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Fiori; his two sons-in-law, Daniel J. Twomey, William F. Hockenjos; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Oliverie Funeral Home 2925 Ridgeway Rd Manchester. Funeral Liturgy Monday 10 AM at St John's Church Lakehurst with interment to follow at Brigadier Gen Wm C Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery.

For directions, or to send online condolences, please visit our website at www.oliveriefuneralhome.com.