Timothy Pickman, 65, of Archer, FL, died on March 23, 2015, in Gainesville, FL.
He was born in Boston, MA, to David and Elizabeth Pickman, the third of their six children. He grew up in Bedford, went to Belmont Hill School and the Sterling School, and graduated from Boston University with a BA in American history.
Tim married Patricia (Joan) Harris in 1974 in East Greenwich, RI. They built a home together on Pojac Point in North Kingstown, where they raised four children and lived until 2006, when they moved to Archer.
Tim was an all-state goalie in Vermont, an avid motorcyclist and motocross rider in California and Maine, and he drove a taxicab in Boston. Each summer for twenty-four years, Tim went on boys’ weekend, a bass fishing trip in Cuttyhunk, RI, with Stephen Harris, Will Keene, Casey Freeman, Bill Rappleye, and David Knott. Ten of those years he caught the biggest striper.
He began a career in entrepreneurial engineering at Plasfab and founded the companies ReelTech and Atlantech, where he worked with such clients as IBM, the Aerospace Industries Association, and Bausch & Lomb.
Tim was a loving husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather. In Archer, he took pleasure in his house and farm projects, which included building a horse barn, chicken coop, orchid greenhouse, and vegetable garden. He enjoyed golfing with his wife and children, and grilling lobsters and littleneck clams for his entire family at annual summer reunions. He made the very best linguini with clam sauce.
Tim died after a yearlong battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Pickman; his four children, Jessica Pickman of Charlotte, NC; Stephen (and Kate) Pickman of Honolulu, HI; Samuel (and Lauren) Pickman of Aptos, CA; and Cherry (and Kara) Pickman of Miami, FL; and by his five grandchildren Arizona, Lucas, Leif, Stephen, and Wes. He is also survived by five siblings, Susan Sargent of Boston; David Pickman of Bethlehem, NH; Stephanie Monahan of Milton, MA; Elizabeth Flanagan of Wellesley, MA; and Edward Pickman of Meppel, the Netherlands.
A memorial service will be held for friends and family on Friday, April 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the South Ferry Church in Saunderstown, RI.
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Memorial Service
APR 24. 11:00 AM (ET)
South Ferry Church
170 South Ferry Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Tribute Wall
JS
Very sad to hear about the loss of someone who was obviously a great and cherished dad and family man. My sincere condolences to Joan, Jessica, Steve, Sam and Cherri and the rest of the Pickman clan who are always so much fun to be around.
Jesse Simmons
Jesse Simmons - April 29, 2015 at 07:58 PM
A was purchased for the family of Timothy Pickman.
April 22, 2015 at 03:46 PM
BV
Growing up in RI our two families spent a lot of vacations, New Years and many other times together. My parents Joe and Jane Cerilli were BFF's! With Joan and Tim. I always thought of the pickmans as an extension of our family, I love them all. I have such wonderful memories of Tim:) I will miss him. When I think of Tim I think of his amazing smile. Love you Bridget Cerilli Vander Veen
Bridget Cerilli Vander Veen - April 22, 2015 at 01:01 PM
TF
The Ensko Family purchased the Secret Garden Basket for the family of Timothy Pickman.
The Ensko Family - April 20, 2015 at 06:50 PM
EK
My memories of Tim date back many years. He was charismatic, and fun to be with. The times that I knew him were special. I extend my condolences to the entire Pickman family and particularly to my dear friend Steph. Edie Keller
Edith Keller - April 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM
LL
You will be sadly missed. You were one of the nicest people I've even known. Fair and always up front. Easy to talk to and slow to judge. May you rest in peace and say hi to Steve for me. God Bless. Linda Lynch
Linda Lynch - April 19, 2015 at 09:50 AM
DS
What a quality guy.....feel very fortunate to have know Tim.....great dad with really great kids.....my deep condolences to the Pickman Family.......Doug Stone
douglas stone - April 16, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Best boss ever!!! He was the first person to give me a chance when I graduated from Katharine Gibbs. He was a great boss, friend. He will be so missed. Lots of Love......Mary "Secretary" Arruda.
Mary Hodde - April 20, 2015 at 08:00 AM
LA
"We had joy, we had fun. We had seasons in the sun." I loved my time with you, Tim! My condolences to all. My love and thoughts are with you. Lesley
Lesley Arnold - April 21, 2015 at 12:42 PM
SF
A wonderful man to work for who appreciated a good laugh along with hard work. I spent an enjoyable three years at PLASFAB working with Tim and wondered at his ingenuity and skills with computers and system designs. So sorry for your loss !!!
Scott Factor - June 04, 2015 at 12:38 PM
CC
Tim always knew the right thing to say and exactly at the right moment in time. He led me to understand that as a woman in the work place I had just as much value as men. In my many comments on how my husband thought this or that...he always set me straight that I have a brain and advised me well not to waste it or ever feel fear to use my brain to go out in life and get exactly what I want or need to be simply happy. I... like many, that either worked for him or were simply friends with him feel honored to have even had the chance to meet someone that you could honestly say was a true friend. My Dad who has since past, instilled in me that; "Your lucky if you find one true friend in your whole life". No wonder he has such a great family that obviously loves him and always succeeded in business good or bad times, he is the most optimistic person I have ever had the pleasure to work for or meet period. My heart goes out to the ones closest to him for surely he will be missed greatly. Yet I DO believe... due to all the stories involving him he will be kept alive in happy and comedic conversations to the end of time.
Cynthia Coffey Former Manager and Finance at Plasfab Engineered System, Inc.
