Theodore A Bitsas (aka Ted), 88, of Marco Island, FL, formerly from Peabody, MA died peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2024. Ted was born on January 4, 1936 in Kalamata, Greece of the late Athanasios and Maria (Agelopoulos) Bitsas. He was the last of five children. Ted married his beloved wife Maria (Damianakos) Bitsas in 1955 and had two sons. Maria predeceased him on March 22, 2021.
Ted, Maria and their two sons emigrated from Greece to the United States in 1969, to give his family a better life.
Ted worked at WJ Young machinery in Peabody, Ma for 20 years until he retired. Even after retirement, he still wanted to work and help at the family pizza shop, Tewksbury House of Pizza in Tewksbury, MA for 30 years until they sold pizza shop.
He loved working on cars and fixing anything that was broken or not broken he spent the long winters on Marco Island, Florida on walks, boating and just relaxing. Ted was also great with long story tellings from the old day.
He leaves behind his two sons, Arthur and Chris Bitsas and his favorite Miniature Pinscher, Nikko.
Private family services will be held.