Obituary of Timothy C. Goolsby
Age 64, of Crest Hill, Illinois passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Tim was born August 1, 1960, to the late Mary (Sealy) and William Douglas Goolsby in Joliet, where he was raised and educated. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond.
Tim graduated in 1979 from Joliet Catholic High School. He started working at his father’s business, Joliet Butter and Egg. From there, Tim began his long-term employment as a Corrections Officer eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant at Joliet Correctional Center before finishing his career at St. Charles Juvenile Corrections; eventually retiring after 25 years. His brothers and sisters from The Department of Corrections have always been like a second family to Tim, always there to lend a shoulder, and protect one another from the perils of the day.
Tim enjoyed family vacations to Lake Owen in Hayward, Wisconsin, fishing with his niece, Lisa and family euchre games in the early mornings. He was also the biggest fan of the Chicago Bears and Notre Dame Football. Tim enjoyed watching sci-fi and western movies, spoiling his only son, and listening to his wife’s beautiful singing voice.
Tim, Megan and Ethan were an incredibly close-knit family alongside Megan’s twin sister, Moira. His family is secure in knowing that Tim’s no longer in pain and visiting now with his loved ones and met at the gates of heaven by St. Francis and his ten past Saint Bernards.
Survived by his loving wife of 36 years Megan J. (Olivetti) Goolsby; loving father of Ethan Goolsby; Loving brother-in-law to Moira Olivetti; and dearest brother of John (Kathy) Goolsby, Richard (Mary Beth) Goolsby, Therese (Gary) Noha, James (Tracy) Goolsby, Daniel (Penny) Goolsby, Elizabeth (Gary) Lemke, Maureen (Dave) Swiersz, Christopher (Peg) Goolsby and sister-in-law Dorothy Goolsby. Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Pat (Wayne) Kalina; brother, William D. Goolsby Jr.; and mother-in-law, Mary Jane Olivetti.
Tim's family would like to thank the following doctors and staff for their care and friendship: Dr. Tamir Hersonskey, Dr. Stephen Nemeth, Dr. Samir Desai, Dr. Jobby Mampilly, Dr. Catherine Gianan, Dr. Michael Murphy and Dr. Valerio Martino.
They also thank Lightways Hospice for their love and support during his illness, especially, Stephanie, Chrissy, Tina, Matt, Cassandra, Kelly, Monique, Deja, Blanca Tina and Sam.
They would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Stukel's Home Maintenance and their dear friend, Matt Stukel, who always made sure the family homes were modified to accommodate Tim's height.
A special thanks to Teresa from Chet’s Salon who always made sure her client and friend, Tim, was looking good.
Another special thank you to family and friends who have traveled across state lines to visit Tim these past months and supported him.
Visitation for Timothy C. Goolsby will be Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet. Funeral services will begin Friday morning, November 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m.
At Tim’s request, cremation rites will be accorded after Mass and his final earthly remains will be interred at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to the Cathedral of St. Raymond, Ss Peter and Paul Church music department, Naperville, IL, Lightways Hospice or Illinois St. Bernard Rescue.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
