Timothy F. Ansah, 23, of East Hartford, passed away February 7, 2017. He was born in Ghana, a son of Ernest Agyakwa and Anita Essel of East Hartford and was a graduate of East Hartford High School. He was a vendor for Anderson Windows of Cromwell, CT. Timothy enjoyed basketball with friends and swimming. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters Monique Essel and Edith Ansak, both of East Hartford and his paternal grandmother Marthar Bruce of Springfield, MA. His Life Celebrated Service will be Saturday March 4, 2017 at 11AM at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108, followed by burial in Silver Lane Cemetery, 1312 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT. Visiting hours will precede the service on Saturday from 9AM-11AM. For more information, to view his Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com