Theodore L. Mitchell, 81, of Eatontown, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Theodore was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, and was a graduate of DeVilbis High School. After he graduated high school, he enlisted in the army and was stationed in Japan. Afterward, in the late 1960s, Theodore moved to East Windsor, NJ, to raise his young family. It was then he started his own business in office furniture sales. He enjoyed golfing, fine dining, dogs, cigars, and boating.

Even though he and his wife were divorced, they came back together years later to raise their two granddaughters, Jennifer and Mya, living on the Shrewsbury River in Rumson, NJ.

Theodore is survived by his ex-wife Sarah Ida Mitchell; his son Matthew David Mitchell and his wife Donna; his sister Rhoda Burns; and his grandchildren Jennifer Marie Mitchell, Mya Bessie Mitchell, Mason Isadore Mitchell, Austin Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, and Tessa Mitchell. He was predeceased by his mother, Bessie Rappaport Mitchell, and his father, Isadore Mitchell.

At the request of the family, Theodore will be privately cremated.