Obituary of Timothy Zagacki

Timothy J. Zagacki "Timmy", age 63 of Norwood, NJ passed on Sunday January 21, 2024. Born and raised in Leonia, NJ, Timmy was well known throughout Bergen County as the owner of Cherokee Tree Service. He was a movie buff with an impressive collection, a major fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers — watching the games religiously — and listening to artists like Eagles, Elton John, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. He loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, cooking, grilling, going to the Jersey Shore to spend time at the beach, look at the ocean, play games, and enjoy a sausage and pepper sandwich at Midway on the boardwalk, vacationing in Bar Harbor, Maine, going to places like the New York Renaissance Faire and Bear Mountain Oktoberfest, and most importantly spending quality time with his family.

Devoted father of Jessica Zagacki. Adored son of Emily Zagacki and the late Henry "Hank" Zagacki. Beloved brother of Linda Kuminski, Jeannie Greene, Karen McLaughlin, John Zagacki, and the late Henry "Hank" Zagacki Jr. Beloved brother-in-law to Marty Kuminski, Kevin Greene, Danny McLaughlin, Gail Zagacki, Sheila Zagacki, and Dawn Martino Zagacki. Dedicated uncle to Tara Kuminski, Madison Kuminski, Kelly Dec-Flamio, her husband Frank, and their children Allie and Joseph, Kristopher Greene, Kimberly Baugher, her spouse Rusty Baugher and their daughter McKenna Baugher, Ryan McLaughlin, Nicholas McLaughlin, Danielle McLaughlin Gianndrea, her spouse Joe Gianndrea, and their daughter Emilia Gianndrea, Ashley Zagacki, Brielle Zagacki, Landon Zagacki, Ryen Zagacki, Brooke Holmes and her spouse Jamal "Bam" Holmes, Jada Holmes, Mason Holmes, Maya Holmes, Gianna Williamson, Matthew Zagacki, his spouse Laura Zagacki, and their children Eli Zagacki, Nina Zagacki, Jesse Zagacki, and the late Henry Zagacki III. Loving cousin to the late Terry Boles, the late Tommy Boles, and his spouse the late Diane Boles, first cousin once removed to Tommy "TJ" Boles Jr., Michael Boles, Lisa Boles, Michelle Boles, Allison Zagacki Salas, and the late Mike Zagacki; loving first cousin twice removed to Thalia Zagacki and Aiden Zagacki. Loving nephew of Angela Zagacki, the late Jerry Zagacki, and the late Jen Boles. Devoted dog dad to Elvis and Jimmy.

An incredibly loyal, funny, kind, strong, sentimental, smart, hardworking, and honest man and faithful friend to all, his larger than life personality lit up every room he was in. With a deep moral compass and sense of individuality, he marched to the beat of his own drum and always did what was right. Timothy truly made a tremendous impact on countless lives. Everyone was better off for having known him and he will be greatly missed.

The family will receive their friends on Monday 3:00 - 8:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Tuesday at for the celebration of his funeral mass in St. John's R. C. Church at 10:30 AM. For condolences, directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com