Mr. Timothy P. Wilsey

Mr. Timothy P. Wilsey, 77, of 48 Donna Ave., passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Milwaukee, WI, November 1, 1939 the son of Terrance and Geraldine Tiry Wilsey. He graduated high school in the Chicagoland area, where he later completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration and Marketing at Wright College, Chicago. In 1968, he completed the Dale Carnegie Course in Public Speaking and Human Relations, then graduated The American Management Association’s Marketing Research program in 1970. In the early 70’s, Tim moved his family to Pittsfield where he began his most notable chapters. Tim was a highly successful business executive, with over 40 years in sales and marketing, working up from sales associate at Reliable Electric Co. in 1960 to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Poly-Matrix in 1980. He created three uniquely successful companies from 1986-2006, designing music industry product packaging and front running market research development for his product line. As President and CEO of his second company, Tim authored the U.S. Patented “Simplicity Box”, engineering a product specifically designed to meet international market needs, contracting with major recording labels, including RCA, Sony, Warner Brothers, Virgin and Specialty Records. Tim was said to have “moved mountains” in the music packaging industry, earning a stellar reputation for both his knowledgeable engineering and visionary product pioneering. His name was recorded in United States Patent Library on February 27, 1990 next to Patent Number 4,905,217. Timothy was a Marine Reservist from 1962-1968, completing his training at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia and graduating as a Rifle Sharp Shooter First Battalion Platoon 166 at Parris Island, SC. Tim was an active communicant of St. Mark’s Church. He loved his church and being a part of that community, which was a major part of his life. He became a true New Englander through his loyalty and passion for his Boston sports teams, the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins. Tim was a Patient Advocate at Berkshire Medical Center for 6 years where he celebrated serving over 1,000 hours in Patient Relations. He was much loved and appreciated for his caring ways with patients and medical personnel. In earlier years, Tim was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph’s Church. Tim was an avid drummer for over 70 years, passing on his drum passion to both his son and grandson. He had been a dedicated Jazz fan his entire life, often attending gigs in Chicago and New York City by greats such as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Harry James, and Tony Bennett, just to name a few. Tim was a great history buff and enjoyed bowling, golf and yard work. He especially enjoyed working on his home with his beloved wife Carol of 52 years. He is survived by his three children, Christine J. Wilsey (Chauncey Stockton), Denise M. Wilsey-Daugherty and Timothy S. Wilsey; four grandchildren, Javaun D. Stockton, Kia J. Stockton, Justin D. Daugherty and Jessica S. Daugherty; his brothers Michael (Margarita)Wilsey, Patrick (Sue)Wilsey, and sisters Judith Kollmeyer, Kathy (Steve) Bilica, and Eileen Champagne; many nieces and nephews, and his special family at Daddy O’s Diner. He was predeceased by his wife the former Carol Ann Heirens whom he married on May 11, 1963 in Maywood, Il. She died on July 13, 2015. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Timothy P. Wilsey will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 9 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church celebrated by the Rev. David Aufiero, Administrator. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. If friends desire, donations may be made in his memory to Home Instead Senior Care of Berkshire County, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Timothy P. Wilsey

November 1, 1939 - February 1, 2017