Ted J. Heyob

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ted Heyob on April 8, 2025 at the age of 88. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Ted touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. Born on May 5, 1936, to Ted and Emma Heyob in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ted lived a full and vibrant life. He shared 65 wonderful years of marriage to his treasured wife, Mary Lou, building a home grounded in love and faith. Together they raised four daughters: Jan (Dean), Kathy, Terry (Tom), and Patty. He was a proud father who put family first, and his legacy lives on in his four children, nine grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Shortly after marrying in 1959, Ted was drafted into the Army where he trained and serviced missile sites for two years. A couple of months after leaving the military, Ted and Mary Lou and their two children moved to Florida for Ted’s new job at Martin Marietta. Ted would spend his 34- year career there as a Quality Engineer. Ted had many passions in life. He was an avid cyclist, commuting to work daily and participating in the Orlando Sentinel’s Biking Safaris. He enjoyed golfing, going to the gym, and step aerobics. After retirement Ted and Mary Lou loved to square and round dance in the Whirl & Twirl Club. In Ted’s downtime, he enjoyed reading mystery novels and cataloging everything on the computer. A longtime member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Ted was an usher and a lector. He also volunteered his time and service at Shepherd’s Hope, Citizens on Patrol, and the election day polls. Ted is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, his only brother Tom (Sam), and Tom’s children and grandchildren. Ted was predeceased by his baby son, Lawrence John, and nephew Scotty. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Vianney in Orlando on April 25 at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cornerstonehospice.org or St. Vincent de Paul (food pantry) c/o St. John Vianney Catholic Church. GGPA, your love lives on in each of us. You will forever be remembered as the funny, smart, kind, and gentle man we loved with all our hearts.

Ted J. Heyob

May 5, 1936 - April 8, 2025