Theodore 'Ted' Joseph Cardelli, 74

Theodore “Ted” Joseph Cardelli, 74, of Columbia Falls, a legend, husband, son, father and friend, left us Saturday, July 19, 2014, after a long, bravely fought battle with cancer.

Loved by those who survive him, wife Marlys; children, Dominic, Christy and Cherie Cardelli; grandchildren, Dominic Jr., Dante, Giovanni and Sofia Cardelli, Aja and Austin Schoppman, Brandon Petschl, Nicholas Tulgren and Natalie Cardelli; great-granddaughter, Amirah; and sister, Nancy.

Ted served in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed countless hunting and fishing trips. 

Evening happy hours spent with Marlys and friends were priceless to him as well as a source of comfort and laughter. As with any great Italian, his need and love of food and vino were second to none.

“When a large presence leaves the Earth, there is a large absence forever felt by us who remain.  Arrivederci, Ted, and God bless.”

A celebration of life will be at a later date.