Timothy Hurley

Timothy John Hurley (59) of Sarasota brought a generous spirit and a ready smile to those who knew him. As the night desk manager at a Longboat Key beachfront resort, he was a steady presence for guests and colleagues alike, carrying out his work with quiet dedication. Family remembered Tim as a devoted uncle, father and grandfather whose support and kindness were constants in their lives. Photographs and remembrances recall him celebrating family milestones and offering encouragement at important moments, small gestures that meant a great deal to those closest to him.

Tim’s life was rooted in relationships. He is survived by his daughter and grandchildren, and by loved ones who recall his thoughtful gestures — once pictured holding flowers at a niece’s graduation — and the way his laughter and smile lit up ordinary days. His family planned services shortly after his passing, choosing to mark his life with gatherings where stories and memories could be shared.

On August 4, 2017, Tim’s life was taken in an early-morning attack at the resort where he worked. The loss was felt deeply across his community in Sarasota and Longboat Key, where co-workers and neighbors spoke of his kindness and the hole left by his absence. In the years since, family and friends have honored his memory by remembering the small, generous things that defined him — the reach of his encouragement, the steadiness of his presence, and the warmth of his smile.

Those who loved Timothy Hurley remember him not for the way he died but for the life he led: a life of care for family, loyal friendship, and service to others. His memory remains in the stories shared by those he supported and in the quiet moments when his kindness was most apparent.