Services planned for Lifelong Ridgefield Resident Timothy McLean, 28

Timothy William McLean, 28, of Ridgefield, died on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Timothy was born in Greenwich, CT on March 8th, 1994; a son of William and Jeanmarie (Fioretti) McLean. Timothy attended St. Mary School, Ridgefield High School and Norwalk Community College.

Timothy is survived by his parents, William McLean Jr. and Jeanmarie McLean; his brother, Christopher Steven McLean; his aunts and uncles, Theresa Napoli, Edward Fioretti, Joseph Fioretti, and Donald McLean; as well as his cousins, Michael Napoli, Nicole Fioretti, Mary Fioretti, Catherine Lewis, Theresa Fioretti, Robert Fioretti, Patricia Fioretti, Emily McLean, Robert McLean, Deirdre McLean and Brendan McLean. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Robert and Jeanne Fioretti and William and Beverly McLean and his aunts, LoraLin Fioretti and Colleen McLean.

Losing Timothy so suddenly is a devastating loss for everyone who knew him. Timothy had such a big heart, and he was always first to help anyone in need. Timothy was a spirited soul, full of passion and zest for life. Timothy’s loyalty to his friends was endless and he valued the importance of the present moment. Timothy loved his family and friends from the core of his being, and everyone felt his authentic and positive energy.

A lifelong resident of Ridgefield, Timothy loved sports and he played baseball, especially as a pitcher, from kindergarten into high school. He also loved the outdoors, and he treasured his memories of camping trips with his cousins, ski trips with his family and beach vacations on Long Beach Island.

Unbeknownst to many, Tim had a great flair for drawing and design, and he brought that flair into all his construction projects. Tim didn’t just do jobs; Timothy brought his A-game in design and quality to every project he did. Tim shared his expertise in every way, from demolition to flawless painting. Tim was also a fabulous cook. With endless gusto, Tim created meals that were perfectly delicious; Tim enjoyed seeing everyone love his menu! His specialties were pasta primavera, pulled pork and homemade macaroni and cheese. Tim redefined the meaning of a hamburger!

Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 27th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28th at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 110 North Street, Ridgefield.

Contributions in Tim’s memory may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, http://www.t2t.org