Dunedin, FL- Theodore Richard Kalicky, 84, formerly of Portland, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 in Dunedin, Florida after a long illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH, the son of Frank Kalicky and Theresa Hoffman. Before retiring from the U.S. Postal Service, Ted served in the United States Navy as an Airport Control Operator on the USS Bennington from 1956 to 1960. After his retirement from the Postal Service, he and his wife moved to Dunedin, Florida. Ted’s unwavering love and devotion to his wife served as an inspiration to his children. He loved Cleveland sports teams, especially the Browns and the Indians, and followed them faithfully. Ted brought a sense of humor to everything he did and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary DiBiase Kalicky; his sons, Ted Kalicky and his wife Kathleen of Gorham, Frank Kalicky and his wife Kim of Portland, Anthony Kalicky of Westbrook; daughter, Marie Kalicky Mahoney and her husband Stephan of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He was the very proud grandfather of Heather Dalfonso, Michelle Kalicky, Matthew and Ben Kalicky, Sadie and Sage Kalicky, and Liam Mahoney along with his great-granddaughter, Giada Dalfonso. Ted is also survived by his sister, Nancy Streichert of Parma, Ohio.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Jones Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 17th at Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland.
Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to sign Ted’s online guest book.
