

Born September 20, 1961, Jeff lived an active life in Patchogue, New York. Upon graduating with a degree in landscape architecture from State University of New York at Farmingdale, Jeff soon relocated to Hollywood, Florida. It was there that he met Cindy and her daughter, Megan. Jeff and Cindy married in April 1991, and they lived life to the fullest, sharing many happy years of boating, trips to the Keys and travel with Megan.
Jeff was a dedicated husband, father and Grampi, and he was well known for his enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. Whether fishing on his boat, creating a landscape oasis or on the road working, he always made time to help a friend or share a joke. Jeff was successful in all his endeavors - bartender, landscaper, club president, boat decorator, travel planner. In addition, Jeff owned two businesses that he sold later in life to retire on the west coast of Florida and spend more time with his wife, family and close friends. Jeff and Cindy thrived with social interaction, and they were members of the Matlacha Yacht Club, Dunedin Boat Club and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Jeff is survived by his wife Cynthia Mikkelsen; parents Donald and Barbara Mikkelsen; daughter Megan (Paul Kleeman) Welt; granddaughter Lillian Welt; sister Donna Mikkelsen; brother-in-law Dennis (Denise) Galloway; nieces Melissa Galloway, Brooke (Derek) Johnson; nephews Bradley Galloway, Grant (Danielle) Galloway and Jason (Kandice) Lennon. Jeff fostered a strong belief in family, demonstrated by his nickname Grampi from Lillian, who adored him.
A visitation and gathering for Jeffrey will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, Florida 33759. A celebration of life service will occur Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM, 2853 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, Florida 33759. A reception will occur Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 2853 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pinellas Hope (5726 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760). Link: pinellashope.org
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