Thaddeus "Ted" J. Janasik

Thaddeus J. "Ted" Janasik, 59, of Naples, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the age of 59. Formerly of Bay City, MI, he had been a Naples resident since 1980. He was born to the late Paul and Marlene (née Heska) Janasik in Bay City on May 26, 1960. Ted was a 1978 graduate of John Glenn High School in Bay City.  Ted worked in maintenance and owned E & J Resail Marine for several years, but he was most proud of his 34 years of service to the Naples Yacht Club.
Ted spent his free time with his children helping out at BSA scouting events for Troop and Crew 2001 and the grill master and concession worker for Barron Collier Marching band.  He was so proud that he was the father of an Eagle Scout (Jon) and a Ranger (Emily).
He enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies over the years such as photography, collecting antiques, cooking, and many others. He shared his passion of horticulture with his son Jon and his love of anything with an engine with his daughter Emily.
Ted is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Marie (née Lyons) Janasik; his beloved children, Jonathan Janasik (Andy) of Milwaukee, WI and Emily Janasik (Michael) of Naples, FL; his sisters and brother, Cindy (Ken) Makovics, David (Kim) Janasik, Cathy Janasik and Connie (Rodney) Bartkowiak, Mother in Law Huguette Nelson, brother in law Sean (Mickey) Lyons, Cordell, Karen, Ian and Alexandria Hamilton, many nieces and nephews. Ted loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents Ted was preceded in death by his grandparents.
The Janasik's would like to thank all of their family, friends, employers, and the staff at Avow Hospice for all their love, compassion, and support during these last two years.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home Inc., (201 W. Midland Street, Bay City Michigan 48706). Officiating will be Scott Richert. Visitation for family and friends will take place at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A Celebration of Ted's life will follow immediately at the Comfort Inn Riverfront. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Epilepsy Services SW Florida 848 1st Avenue North Naples, FL 34102 and Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation MBC-FOUND 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL .33612 http://moffitt.org/giving