WALDOBORO — Theodore Norman Cocco, 82, passed away Feb. 4, 2014, at his home in Waldoboro. He was born in Genesee, Pa., Sept. 11, 1931, to Giovanni Cocco and Bertha Irene Baxter.

Theodore grew up in Allegheny, N.Y. When he was 17, he left home and joined the Army. He served four years during the Korean War.

In 1951, he married Ida Louise Lee, and they started their family together. They were married for 20 years. Throughout the years, they lived in California, Alabama and New York. Theodore eventually settled in Maine and met Margaret Boyle.

Theodore was a "jack of all trades, but master of none." He worked in many different fields, including wood cutting in various wood lots and in his later years, he was a blueberry and wreath vendor.

During his last 20 years, he and Margaret enjoyed visiting flea markets. He loved getting a good deal on the pieces he found on his adventures. He was frugal and knew the value of hard work and a dollar.

Theodore had a great sense of humor. He had an opinion about everything and was always prepared. He loved to read and he was very crafty. His favorite tool in his toolbox was a roll of duct tape; he had one on hand all the time for anything that may need a quick fix.

Theodore was a stoic, devoted, honest, caring, loving man and would do anything for anyone. He loved his family very much and kept in touch with his many friends over the years.

Theodore was often on the road, taking trips to Florida, New York and all over Maine visiting his family and friends. He was also a member of the National Rifle Assocation.

Theodore was predeceased by his daughter, Sara Irene Chind; two brothers, John Cook and Harold Levis; a sister, Joyce Farley; and both of his parents.

He is survived by his companion of 38 years, Margaret Boyle of Waldoboro; his children, Linda Olejniczak of Greenwood, N.Y., Patricia Dibert of Waldoboro, Donna Sherwood and her husband, Timothy, of Friendship, N.Y., Mark Snyder of Fischer, Texas, Theodore Cocco Jr. of Damariscotta, Theodora Leona Cocco and her companion, Tony Thurman, of Damariscotta, and Edward Snyder and his wife, Angela, of Clayton, Wisconsin; his stepson, Michael Cavallero and his wife, Beth, of Washington; his stepdaughter, Leona Cocco of Angelica, N.Y.; his son-in-laws Richard Chind of Bolivar, N.Y., and James Sauvie of Edgecomb;;22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; his brother, Morris Whitney and his wife, Carlene, of New Mexico; his sister, Arlene Whitney and her lifelong companion, Diane Longley; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St. in Waldoboro.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theodore's memory to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Hall Funeral Home is caring for the family.