“The heavens gained a one-in-a-million kind of guy on June 18, 2024 when Tim passed unexpectedly at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 63.

Timothy Mark Campbell was born to Gregoria Campbell on Sept. 8, 1960 in Albany. “Raised in a large Irish-Catholic family, Tim was the baby of the family, being the last of seven,” his family wrote. “Tim would tell stories of playing Little League in Albany and attending Catholic school for elementary school. He often jokes that the nuns were not always a fan of his class-clown antics.

“When he was 18 years old, he moved to Berne to finish out high school at Berne-Knox-Westerlo. This is where he met his wife of 43 years, Connie, at their notorious first date at the Thompson’s Lake Hotel. Tim was part of the ever famous 1978-79 basketball team from Berne, and was known as the missing link, having moved from Ballston Spa his senior year.

“Tim married Connie in 1981 and welcomed his first daughter, Erin Gregoria, to the family in 1982. Tim then welcomed his second daughter, Stephanie Lynn in 1989 and Tim became the Girl Dad of all Girl Dads. 

“Tim was a master machinist and mechanic and could fix anything! He was a dedicated employee at Owens Corning. Tim loved the guys at work; he would tell his family stories constantly. He loved training the newbies and sharing his knowledge, like his father-in-law had been able to do for him.

“Tim loved his girls, and they loved him. And, although he made them scared to death to even date in high school, he welcomed his two sons-in-law, the Mike’s, to the family with the most open of arms. Both of the Mike’s thought of Tim as a second father.

“Tim would be very proud of how they both stepped up to take care of the family during the last few days. He treated them like his sons and there was never a question of how much he loved them. (He also was very clear to them — there were no givebacks.)

“He became a grandfather with the birth of his grandson, Henry. He was the light of his life. They were such buddies, busting on each other about the Mets and Yankees, or Henry doing impressions of his dad, and Tim laughing till he cried. They were a dynamic duo.

“His granddaughter, Brynn Gregoria, came into his life  like a firecracker. He got the biggest kick out of her sass. Tim was their beloved Papa Truck.

“He traveled all over the Capital Region watching his grandkids play whatever sport they chose for the season. He was their biggest fan and they were his. They have his sense of humor, his sarcasm and care for everyone.

“Tim’s best girl was his Cavapoo, Winnie. She brought him so much joy over the last few years. Winnie will miss her dad so much; he took such great care of her. 

“Tim was the life of the party. The dependable rock of the family who would not think twice about helping anyone at any time, and never asking for anything in return. He was the type of guy who made people better by knowing him.

“Because of this, his wife and daughters thought that the best way to continue to honor who Tim was was to donate his organs. Tim will be able to help many people through his selfless gift, including his corneas.

“His family is taking peace in the idea that someone will be able to look at life through his eyes, which is a pretty amazing way to see. They are hoping that some of his sense of humor gets passed on as well.”

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Timothy Mark Campbell is survived by his three sisters, Donna, Sue (Ralph), and Lois (Frank), and his brothers, Dave (Sandy), and Michael (Nancy). “Mike and Tim were good old Irish twins, and were the best of friends since the day Tim was born. His brother Mike was one of Tim’s favorite people, and everyone knew it,” his family wrote.

He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Mary, Teresa, Jenn, Cindy, and Cathy and brothers-in-law, Bob, Ray, John, and Keith. “We say ‘in-laws’ very loosely, because Tim did not care if there was DNA shared,” his family wrote. “Everyone was treated like family.

“He had many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Tim so much. He was known for his wit and sarcasm, but also his great big love and laugh. His nieces and nephews held such a place in his heart.” 

His mother, Gregoria Campbell, died before him, as did his brother, Stephen; his grandparents, Eddie and Edna Nash; and his brothers -in-law, Richard and BooBoo.

His mother- and father-in-law, Bob and Connie, also died before him.

“They loved him like he was their very own,” his family wrote. “He was one of the joys of their life. When Bob’s health was failing him, Tim quit his job to help take care of him so he could live longer at home rather than a nursing home. The two of them were such good pals, Tim would even take him on field trips to the casino when Bob behaved! This act of selflessness was just one of the countless times Tim did for others without ever asking for anything in return.”

Viewing and calling hours will be on Monday, June 24, at NewComer Funeral Home at 343 New Karner Road in Colonie.