TINTON FALLS, N.J. – Dr. Timothy Emerson Link, 50, of Tinton Falls, NJ died following a fatal car accident in New Jersey, on May 22, 2023. He was a neurosurgeon in Tinton Falls, N.J. He practiced 20+ years and was an exceptional surgeon winning many awards for his work. He had a listening ear and caring attitude for every situation and patient. He specialized in adult deformity and spinal

disorders.

Dr. Tim was born in Portland, Maine third son of Robert Stevens Link and Virginia (Bemis) Link. He attended Kaler Elementary and Mahoney Middle Schools and graduated from South Portland High School 1991. He received his undergraduate and his medical degree from Tuffs University. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Arizonia before joining a practice in West Long Branch, N.J.

He leaves behind his mother Virginia “Gini”; two sons, Liam Robert and Grady Edward; his sons’ mother, Emily; brothers Jeffrey S. and Christina, Gregory N. and Gina, Jeremy R. and Mary; his uncle Joel M. Link and Cindy, and aunt Barbara J. Link; and numerous first cousins, Rebecca, Dave, Bradley and Marty Link and Scott Bemis.

“Tim was an animal lover who enjoyed his dogs and spending time on his boat, the Scout”. He so loved touring the waters of New Jersey/New York shoreline.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland on June 24 at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Highland Avenue in South Portland on Sunday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to:

Westbrook Animal Shelter

217 Landing Rd.

Westbrook, ME 04092



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