Josephine (Gualtieri) Timmons of Waterford, formerly of Mystic and The Villages, Florida, died Friday, December 30, 2022. Born February 21, 1937, in Ossining, NY, Jo was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Donata (Presutti) Gualtieri. She graduated from Ossining High School in 1955 and began her professional career at the former IBM Headquarters in White Plains, NY. On October 19, 1963, she was united in marriage to Thomas F. Timmons, and her honor of becoming a military spouse and mother began. Mr. Timmons predeceased her on June 27, 2010.
Upon her husband’s assignment to the Naval Submarine Base New London, CT, Jo started her work at Pfizer Research & Development Laboratories in Groton, CT. Shortly after her retirement in 1996, Jo moved to The Villages, Florida, where she continued to excel at the game of golf, spent relaxing days at the pool, enjoyed dining out, and danced nightly with friends at the town square. Jo knew ALL the line dances!
Jo was predeceased by her brother Damian Gualtieri, and her sisters, Lucy (Gualtieri) Sciullo and Maria Gualtieri.
She is survived by her son Thomas J. Timmons and his wife Karen Ward of Pawcatuck, her daughter, Kelly Timmons Murphy, and her husband Robert Murphy of Waterford; four grandchildren, Sarah Murphy and her fiancé Ryan McCarthy, Ian Timmons, Frankie Timmons, and Connor Murphy, along with her three favorite nieces, Mary, Natalie, and Luanne. Her longtime companion, Robert O’Brien also survives her.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Saint Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Groton Long Point Rd., Groton, CT 06340. Burial will be private.
The family would like to thank the entire team of staff members at Bride Brook Health and Rehabilitation Center in Niantic, CT. The genuine love and the beautiful care provided to Josephine during her time there as a resident will always be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, and to help lessen the burden of food insecurity for families in New London County, memorial contributions may be made to FRESH NL (FTTP), 25 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320.