Following is the obituary for TIMOTHY J. LEWIS, submitted for his family by the Harding Funeral Home.

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Tim Lewis, 58, of Westport, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, from complications of cancer, surrounded by his adoring family.  

He is survived by his cherished wife of 23 years Alisyn; his twin daughters Ale and Cessa; his son Nate; his parents Karen and Stan; his sister and brother, Catherine and John, and their spouses, Alex and Suzanne; his nieces Sadie, Zoe and Sasha, and nephew Eli.  

Tim was a true gentleman and scholar, virtues that were apparent anytime anyone discussed politics or world issues with him.  

Tim loved his Kansas City roots, returning often to watch his beloved Chiefs with his high school friends, reveling in childhood stories of playing D&D, Risk and all-you-can-eat taco nights. In high school, Tim was part of a multitude of cliques and clubs: playing clarinet in the orchestra, singing in the chorus, joining the swim team and starting as center on the football team, as they went to States in 1984. 

At Yale University, Tim’s knack for accumulating tight-knit friends continued, thanks to his genuine curiosity, warm smile and raucous laugh. To experience one of Tim’s frequent belly laughs was pure delight. At Yale, Tim was a proud member of the a cappella singing group, the Spizzwinks, a talent that his family both admired and teased him for. His singing tradition continued into adulthood and was on full display at annual family Christmas caroling and birthday parties, during which Tim still belted out a booming bass line. 

Tim had a deep commitment to community service, established during his childhood while canvassing for his mother’s election to the Kansas City School Board in the midst of a heated battle over desegregation. After college, living in Washington, D.C., with friends, Tim would often peel away at night to volunteer at a local homeless shelter. 

More recently, Tim served as the Westport soccer commissioner for four years (a full-time job in itself). He coached soccer and basketball for his kids’ teams, served on the St. Luke’s Board of Directors for their school, and volunteered with Social Impact Partners of CT.  

Tim gave generously to many educational and scholarship funds so other kids could have the advantages he and his children did. Tim’s unique touch was connecting with people from all walks of life and with all points of view. He firmly believed in and practiced the art of civil discourse, even in these divided times.

After graduating from Kellogg School of Management, Tim had a long, successful career in private equity and business consulting. Tim served as a principal at the the Keystone Group, followed by CRG Partners and Atlantic Street Capital, before joining Southfield Capital, where he was a partner for nearly 10 years. 

But nothing topped his devotion to his family. Alisyn, Ale, Cessa and Nate were his top priorities. He loved them deeply, actively and tirelessly. Tim was famous for coordinating play dates, soccer schedules, date night, violin and drum lessons, all while ordering fall clothing for the kids (often to their chagrin) and making high-stakes work conference calls. 

He was a memory-making mastermind, relentless in his pursuit of family time through neighborhood walks, vacation hikes and beach days in Nantucket. He particularly cherished their family trips, from Northampton to Sedona, Machu Picchu to the Galapagos Islands, Italy, Scotland and beyond. Even if it was just sitting at the kitchen table playing Yatzee or doing puzzles, being with his wife and kids was the life experience Tim most valued and a lasting legacy his family will continue. 

In Tim’s honor, please donate to Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer, which offered hope and ideas throughout Tim’s challenge, as well as the Whittingham Cancer Center of Norwalk, whose doctors and nurses provided comfort to Tim every day.

A memorial service for Tim will be held on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East. A reception will follow at the church.