Timothy James Phipps Fundraiser for the Humanities

Since he was a child, Tim always wanted to know ‘why’s’ to everything around him. His openness to life's wonders and mysteries coupled with his childlike perspective were compelling attributes of his independent character that still inspire me and many others today. Tim was a protective brother and a great listener. He was a talented sailor at a young age and became a sailing instructor on Long Island as a teenager. His favorite thing was being on the water in his free time, including racing in regattas in the Great South Bay with his friends on summer weekends. Tim was a deep thinker with a light and buoyant sense of humor. He had an ability to bring out the best in people around him. As a brother, he was playfully affectionate and wise. He adored cats and valued a peaceful and quiet home environment at home with them where he could read and study. He was a serious student and is missed dearly by his teachers, family, friends and neighbors for his unique views on life.