Timothy Countryman

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Timothy J. Countryman of Wallkill, NY passed away on January 20, 2025. He was 69. Timothy was born to the late John Countryman and Hildred Wager on July 15, 1955 in Newburgh, NY. He was an official for several volleyball leagues. He served on the Board of the New Hurley Cemetery Association as well as being the past President. He had 27 years as a Real Estate Agent and was the former Administrator of the Huguenot Historical Society and the Young-Morse Estate (Locust Grove Estate). He graduated from Wallkill High School in 1973. He was a graduate of Orange County Community College and finished his Bachelors of Science in Forestry at Syracuse in 1977. Tim was a Player and Team Rep for the Mid-Hudson Volleyball club, USAV and PAVO National Referee, participated in the Empire State Games, Masters Division, Officated over 55 National Championship tournaments, Officiated NCAA Men's and Women's D-II and III Regionals, Officiated Special Olympics, Sitting Games for Wounded, Gay Olympics, member of NCAA/USAV Test Committee, Past President of Mid-Hudson Board of Volleyball Officials, Member and Chair/Board of Directors of Garden Empire Volleyball Association. He was dedicated to his community and the schools and students where he officiated. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Tim is survived by his Loving Life Partner, Diane Balog and her children; Justin Balog (Kristine), Todd Balog (Amy), Zachary Balog (Jimena) and Jared Balog (Erica) and their six children; daughter, Ellen Castro (Justin) of Pleasant Valley; sisters, Rachel Magnanini (Richard) of Wallkill and Caroline Byrne (Ed) of Wallkill; granddaughter, Elizabeth Casey; nephews, Robert Magnanini, David Magnanini and John Byrne; three great nieces, Abigail, Hannah and Grace Magnanini. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Tim's memory to Mid Hudson Board of Volleyball Officials PO Box 97 Middletown, NY 10940 Visitation will be held on Friday January 24, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586 (845) 778-3811. gridleyhoran.com A Service will be held at 12 Noon at the funeral home following the visitation. Burial to follow in the New Hurley Cemetery, Wallkill, NY Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586 gridleyhoran.com (845) 778-3811
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Friday
24
January

Funeral Services

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Friday, January 24, 2025
Gridley-Horan Funeral Home
39 Orchard St.
Walden, New York, United States
(845) 778-3811
Friday
24
January

Burial

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Friday, January 24, 2025
New Hurley Reformed Church Cemetery
Rte 208
New Hurley, New York, United States
Friday
24
January

Visitation

10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Friday, January 24, 2025
Gridley-Horan Funeral Home
39 Orchard St.
Walden, New York, United States
(845) 778-3811
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