Michael Theodore Obituary

Michael Theodore attended New Bedford High School in New Bedford, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Michael Theodore.

Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Date of Passing	Jul 19, 2020
About	Michael A. Theodore The Dash Survived by his brown eyed girls, wife Judith and daughters Kerri and Jillian, his grandchildren (the apples of his eye), Ava, Bradley and Oliver and his son-in-law Richard Raposo. Michael was the oldest of five brothers (and spouses) Mark (Kelly), Scott (Lidia), Douglas (Tricia) and Christopher (Mei), several nieces and nephews. He also is survived by his father-in-law Armand Silva and brother-in-law Butch (Linda) Silva and sister-in-law Carol (Marvin) Jones. Predeceased in death by his parents Richard and Betty Theodore, mother-in-law Anna Silva, brother-in-law Bert Silva and his (birthday "twin") cousin Luann Sullivan. The foundation of our family and truly one of the greatest examples of a man, husband, father, and Papa will live on in our hearts always and forever. The world lost one of the greats but his legacy will live on through all the lives he has touched. Michael was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to the West Coast of Florida in the early 1990's. He was the President/Founder of H-D Electric, Inc. and former Vice President/Co-Founder of Advanced Electric of W. FL, Inc.. He graduated from New England Institute of Technology with dual degrees in Electronics and Electrical Science. He was a go-getter and hard worker, always up with or before the sun and staying awake nights planning out his next work day or a solution to a troubleshooting issue. He worked hard and played hard….he loved his Harleys, Chevy's, New England Patriots and Jack Daniels (he actually had the designation of Tennessee Squire)…..we raise our glass in his memory. Not one person in his life can say he did not teach them something genuinely useful. If he was helping you change a tire, he was also teaching you how to change it yourself the next time. He loved being a mentor and teacher, and he took pride in that. He touched every single person in his life by taking advantage of teaching moments, whether it was how to do some kind of task or a life lesson talk about how to be more patient and understanding, how to treat a woman or just be a good person. Everything he did came from a place of love, always. He was a father figure to a lot of young men and women, not just to his own daughters…..their friends called him Dad, to some he was their only Dad. He recently had the honor of walking his “daughter” Ryane down the aisle. We always shared him, because he had so much love to give, we never worried he would run out. His grandchildren were his world. From the moment he became “Papa” he was forever changed. He was always a loving man but the day he became a grandfather he became softer, he became more patient and calm. From passing out with them on his chest in his sleepy chair, to playing “hide n seek”, “the Claw”, video games, teaching them how to ride a bike or fish…..nothing was beyond asking Papa. We would also like to acknowledge his Best Friends from Massachusetts of 40 years, Tony Gomes, Bruce Sabino and Deborah Alfonso, and his Florida Best Friends of almost 30 years, John Noto, Jay Samson, Gary Adams and Harry Manners, all of whom he loved very much. There are many more special people in his life, the list could go on, please know that our family acknowledges each one of you in our lives. It is your loss as well as ours. Mike loved his extended family of relatives as friends as well......Dave & Connie Amaral (family), Kenneth Lemos (cousin-in-law), Roland Crowley (Uncle), Dolores Arbec (Aunt), Robert Crowley (cousin), Joanne Woodis (cousin), Michelle Smith-Cruz (cousin) and Linda DaPonte (cousin whom introduced him to the love of his life Judy back in 1978). Even if he didn’t see his other family members often he had great love for them as well. We would like for all of you to know that he did not suffer. He was given God’s Grace and left this world the way he would have wanted to riding his favorite motorcycle Tilly. He was not alone in his final moments. he had loved ones around him and he left this world a happy and extremely loved man. Words from his loved ones: Hun..... Thank you for your love and wonderful memories..... We met when we were babies (17 & 20) and never did I imagine where it would take us if anywhere at all.....but what a ride it has been ? It's been 2 weeks since our "story" was shattered in the blink of an eye no time for one last I love you or I'm sorry Just know that you are my world and we will carry on for you until we meet again ? You are my rock and I still depend on you to get me through this nightmare with our girls. I know you will watch over all of us Please give all of our loved ones on the other side my love and save a spot for me.....love you always and forever for eternity Judy ? Dad, Because of you I started watching more sun rises, mornings will always be our thing. I promise to honor you always in everything that I do, I promise to always hear your voice of reason in hard times. Daddy and Papa will never be forgotten, you are the most amazing Dad and Papa and my favorite memories are watching you with the kids, they love you so much and your face always lit up around them and I will always remember you that way. I promise to never let them forget that. Ollie, Brad, and Ava are so lucky to have had you in their lives. You will live on through them and I promise to keep your memory alive with them always. You loved our mom and us girls so much and thank you so much for giving us the best life. We have so many wonderful memories. Family First Always, I promise this to you. Until we meet again. Love your, Ker-bear Dad, Where do I even begin? You were the foundation of our family. A little too serious at times and yet the goofball that always had something smart aleck to say. You taught me how to ride my bike. I taught you not to go outside without your house key. You taught me how to slow dance. I taught you how to deal with an emotional teenager. You let me drive your 68’ RS convertible Camaro. I made you “Papa” for the first time. That’s when I saw a side of you I had never seen before. Watching your love for your grandchildren has to be my favorite memory. Right up until your very last day, you put your grandchildren first. Our last conversation will stay in my heart forever. I hope you know how much you are loved. Love always, Jilly Billy xoxoxo Due to COVID-19 there will not be a Celebration of Life but we ask that on his birthday August 20th that everyone wear red (his favorite color) and raise your glass to a life well lived and loved....feel free to post pictures of your toast.....????? In Lieu of Flowers the family asks that donations be made to St Jude Children's Hospital OR Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. https://www.stjude.org/give.html - St Jude Children's Hospital https://www.lls.org/ - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society