Timothy "Tim" Herbert Eldridge

Timothy “Tim” Herbert Eldridge, born in 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey, passed away on August 27th unexpectedly at his home.

He is survived by his daughters, Quinna Lynne Eldridge and Moraya Kathryn Eldridge, and by the mother of his children, Kathy Leggett Eldridge. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Stanley Christopher and Dorothy Marie Herbert Eldridge as well as his brother Christopher.

Easy with a laugh and smile, Tim never met a stranger in his life. His career within the hospitality industry was his passion, and he was happy to share it with anyone who would listen to him talk about it. Wine, food and people were three things that he truly believed to be the light of life. If you knew him, you knew how much he treasured his dinners with his family and his time spent with friends around a table.

Tim had a dedication to his work that was unwavering and incomparable. He loved what he did, and he did it well. Working first in hotel food and beverage before moving into club management, Tim orchestrated events and food service with focus and precision, down to the smallest detail, ensuring a memorable experience for every guest, every time. He took care of his teams as though they were family. His last position was with Compass Bon Appetit, managing food service outlets for SCAD students. He loved being among the students and knowing that their success was complimented by good food and quick service.

In accordance with his wishes, Tim will be cremated and his ashes spread at Lake Placid in upstate New York, a place he loved dearly since working there during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid felt like home to him long after he had left.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you make a donation to Family Promise of the Coastal Empire in Tim’s memory. Tim felt strongly that food was never to be wasted, and a helping hand was always to be given, especially when families need it.