Theodore William Hemeke

February 16, 1943 - April 3, 2020

Mr. Theodore William Hemeke, affectionately known as “Teddy” age 77 of Medford, passed away on April 3, 2020 at Long Island Community Hospital located in East Patchogue, NY. Teddy passed after going into cardiac arrest after contracting Covid-19. Teddy was born in Brooklyn, New York to Mr. Theodore William Hemeke and Mrs. Jeanne Margaret Doty Hemeke on February 16, 1943. He attended Freeport High School. He met and married his only wife, Joyce Suzanne Bennetter Hemeke on October 16, 1962. Teddy was committed to working for his family and was a big rig truck driver by trade. Later in his life, Teddy worked for Lindy’s Taxi service located in Patchogue for 22 years. When not working, Teddy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed poker and Bingo. Teddy loved going to Foxwoods with friends. He loved to go out to Red Lobster with family. Before his passing, Teddy lived with his devoted and dedicated son, TJ and TJ’s partner, Leighann. They were dedicated to keeping Teddy healthy. Teddy is preceded in death by his one and only love, Joyce, his parents, younger sister Ronnie and his grandson, Jeffrey Hemeke, Jr. Teddy is survived by his children Jeffrey S. Hemeke (Traci), Donna L. Preston (Jimi), Chrissie (Beth) Grek (John), Tracy A. Sparks (David), and TJ (Theo) Hemeke (Leighann). Also survived by his sisters Regina Lipfert, Katherine Doherty, Elaine Hemeke and Anita Zall. He also left behind many grandchildren, Crystal R. Hemeke, Christopher Hemeke (Ashley), Joshua and Hunter Fick, Johnny (Fiona Grek), Charissa, Jillian Grek, Jesse (Cynthia), Sarah and Marc Fremont. Also survived by great grandchildren, Jayden, Mya, Jeffrey XII, Jesse Hemeke. Teddy is out of pain and back together with loved ones in heaven. May he rest in peace.