Theodore Anthony Vallo

October 4, 1946 - July 22, 2022

Theodore Anthony Vallo, 75, beloved husband of the late Maureen M. Vallo, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022.

Born in Beacon, NY, he was one of six children born of the late Joseph and Harriet Embler Vallo.

After high school graduation, Teddy continued his education and received an associate’s degree from Dutchess Community College in Beacon, NY.

He was a US Army Veteran who honorably served his country for four years during the Vietnam Conflict.

Teddy began playing golf at the age of 10 and quickly developed a true passion for the sport. This passion and his relationship to a golf pro (his father) enabled him to frequent the golf pro shop where he would encounter his future bride, the lovely Maureen M. Hart.

Maureen’s brother recalled his sister noticing a handsome young Teddy in the shop and inquiring who he was. During their first telephone conversation, which lasted four hours, Teddy and Maureen ignited a true romance and friendship. The couple married on July 31, 1971 and were two months shy of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary when Maureen passed away in May of 2020.

Teddy enjoyed travel and lived in several states including New York, Virginia, Georgia, and finally Florida when he retired from the US Department of Health and Human Services. The ten years in The Villages, Florida were peaceful and full of daily golfing with dear friends.

Teddy will be remembered for his love of sports, especially the New York pro teams – Yankees, Giants, and Rangers – as well as his beloved Notre Dame.

He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie L. (Tom) Muir and Lindsay (Matt) Jackson and five beloved grandchildren, Owen and Wyatt Muir and McGhee, Brody, and Riggs Jackson.

There will be no public services at this time and memorial donations may be made to a worthy charity of one’s choice.

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Theodore Anthony Vallo, 75, beloved husband of the late Maureen M. Vallo, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Born in Beacon, NY, he was one of six children born of the late Joseph and Harriet Embler Vallo. After high school graduation, Teddy continued his education and received an associate’s degree from Dutchess Community College inContinue Reading

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We will all miss Teddy. His smile and his sense of humor always brought a smile to my face. One of my favorite memories is Teddy on the golf course, we were playing in a Member guest at a little club called Coldstream in Columbia, SC and of course Teddy and I were paired up with some hot shots who were supposed to crush us.....I can remember the day very well as Teddy hit shots and made monster puts. My favorite was on the last hole as he called the put ......and half way to the hole he lifted his putter up in the air and started walking to the hole with a smile on his face. Yes he made this monster 60 foot put to win!..... I know the girls will especially miss Teddy as we all will. God bless Stephanie and Lindsay.

I was saddened to learn of Teddy’s passing. I was blessed to know both Teddy and his wife Maureen during their years in The Villages. Both were very friendly and easy to know. Teddy loved to talk politics and never missed a chance to bash a liberal with his quick wit. Teddy loved his family, often speaking of his two lovely daughters. RIP, my friend. You are not forgotten.

Although I did not know my neighbor Ted well, it was lovely seeing him active and enjoying life with his adorable dog and family picking him up on the golf cart. I loved waving to him as he cheerfully walked the neighborhood for exercise lLast week brought me a smile as he loaded up his golf clubs. I thought to myself, Ted knows how to enjoy life each and everyday. We will miss seeing our gentleman neighbor and pray for the family to be uplifted knowing he is again with his beloved wife. All our prayers to his children and grandkids during this time of grief and reflection. Ted shown brightly and his smile could brightens anyone else's day too.

So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My condolences to his Daughters and Family. I remember the fun times playin couples golf with Ted, Maureen, and my wife Ann. He will be missed!

Your Dad was a great guy. I enjoyed every round I played with him. He was a really good golfer. I loved his sense of humor and his locker room dialogue. Playing golf with him was a joy. I loved him and will greatly miss him. He really loved his family. You girls were blessed with a terrific dad.

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Sending prayers to Teddy family. Sorry for your loss. RIP.

So sorry to hear about Ted’s passing I met him here after they moved to the villages he was a great person he will be missed

Our deepest sympathy & our love to u all!

Sorry for your loss.

Stephanie and family- I am so sorry for your loss. Sending everyone lots of love and prayers.

I have such fond memories of Teddy visiting us in our dorm rooms with Maureen at Anderson, and then recently as the beaming grandfather at his grandkid’s birthday parties. He was such a sweet and kind man. And the proudest father!! He will be greatly missed.

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