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Michael D'Ovidio Obituary
ANTHONY, 54
Ocala - Mr. Michael Anthony D'Ovidio, 54, of Ocala, passed away on October 8, 2008. Mr. D'Ovidio came here in 1975 from his native Rochester, NY and, for the past eight years, was the owner and operator of Spudzies Billiards in Ocala. Michael loved to ride his Harley and loved his trips to Las Vegas. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Our Lady of The Springs Catholic Church in Ocala. He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Nicole D'Ovidio of Ocala; brothers, Mark C. D'Ovidio of Ocklawaha and Steven T. D'Ovidio of Ocala; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 11:30 AM from FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, Ocala with Deacon Jim Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Friends will be received from 11:00 AM until time of service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael D'Ovidio
shonna & john
September 28, 2009
MIKE, AKA PORK CHOP
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. I knew Mike for several years dating back to his love of playing cards at Magic Billiards. We would always talk about our daughters since they were very close in age. Courtney you father would always light up when he would speak about you. Mike was a great man with a big heart and always a smile. We use to joke around alot at Magic's and Spudzies and that is where I met Mark and Steve his brothers. I know that Mike is in heaven riding his harley and playing cards with a big smile on his face. He going to missed forever
TONI & JIMMIE
October 20, 2008
WHEN YOU CARE ABOUT SOMEONE
AS MUCH AS WE DO ABOUT YOU,
BEING APART IS A HARD THING
TO GET USED TO.
WE THOUGHT WE WOULD HANDLE IT
JUST FINE.....
AND THAT WE WOULD BE HAPPY
JUST TO KEEP YOU ON OUR MINDS
BUT IT ISN'T ALWAYS
THAT EASY...
SOMETIMES THE ONE THING THAT WOULD
PLEASE US THE MOST....IS SIMPLY
SEEING YOU.
WE KNEW THAT WE WOULD MISS YOU.
WE JUST DIDN'T KNOW
WE WOULD MISS YOU
AS MUCH AS WE DO
Diane Callaway
October 20, 2008
Wow Mike...you will be missed by sooo....many people. I don't believe you have one enemy on this earth, but many many friends that love you. You always had a smile for everyone you came in contact with. I will remember Spudzies, pool tournaments and cook out at Butch and Judy's. Good times!! You can be proud of the life you lived. Not alot of us can say that! See ya in heaven. God must have needed someone awesome to ride with!!
Wendy Akers
October 18, 2008
Mike,
I'll miss you, and all the good times at the bar. I looked forward to seeing you when you came to the Roundup, it brightened my day.
See you in Heaven.
Love,
Wendy Akers
Nichole AKA Miss Sassiee
October 18, 2008
Mike, It broke my heart hearing of your passing. How unbelievable!! You were a great friend and I will always cherish you and our friendship. I will always remember our little talks and jokes. I will miss your big hugs!! Thank you for being my friend. See ya again one day sweetie.
Nichole AKA Miss Sassiee
October 18, 2008
Mike, It broke my heart hearing of your passing. How unbelievable!! You were a great friend and I will always cherish you and our friendship. I will always remember our little talks and jokes. I will miss your big hugs!! Thank you for being my friend. See ya again one day sweetie.
Nichole
David,Pat & Nick Bailey
October 18, 2008
Mikie, We have been friends for a long time now. We have had many good times at the bar,many good Harley rides,many good times playing poker and having nice dinners together over the past 8 years. We will truly miss you. I know you are in a better place and one day we will see you again. Love your friends forever, David, Pat & Nick Bailey
Maggie Faley
October 17, 2008
Mike Ill miss you more than anyone. I love you with all my heart. Ocala wont be the same without you.Take care of God till I get their. love you always maggie farley
maggie farley
October 17, 2008
Mike ,I love you with all my heart.Ill miss you more than anyone. ocala wont be the same without you.take care of god ,till I get their.love always Maggie Farley ocala,fla.
Wayne & Mary White
October 17, 2008
Saying good-bye to one of the best people we knew is hard and sad at the same time. When we think of Mike, we have the fondest of memories. It was about two years ago that we met the owner of Spudzies and until he died, he was always pretty happy. He and the bar that he so loved, is responsible for all the great people we've met. Mike was one of those great people! We will miss the way he used to slap his hands on the bar while he was talking to us. We will miss the way he would never answer his cell phone. I personally will miss shutting the light off on him as he went to the bathroom! We will miss the pictures he'd produce of himself when he was younger as you saw the happiness in his eyes, as he explained each one. There are alot of things we will miss about Mike but most of all we will miss the man. I'd like to think that when he closed his eyes to die; in an instant, he woke up somewhere else, much more beautiful and much more satisfying. We were proud to ride with him on a few occasions and know that he loved riding his bike as much as we do. We loved you as a kind hearted and generous person and will never forget you! Our heart goes out to the family and our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love Always;
Wayne & mary White
Ben and Nicole Steltenkamp (OcalaRocks.com)
October 16, 2008
Wow...Mike, you are going to be greatly missed amongst the music community! You helped inspire us to bring the musicians and their fans closer together. Through all the different rock jams, acoustic solo acts, cover bands and most of all giving the opportunity for original music a chance in this upside-down town! We so much appreciate all that you have given this community, as well as teaching us a little about how cruel the entertainment industry can be...business is business =) You always had a heart for the struggling musician and as Anita said...treated everyone like family!! Ben and Nicole from OcalaRocks will miss you deeply and hope that you have been proud of what you had started and what we will continue to strive to become...a STRONG MUSIC FAMILY!!! You will always be in our hearts!!!
October 16, 2008
fond memories of a fun guy,who treated everyone with respect.condolences to the family.God speed,clair&patty
Russell DiPesa
October 16, 2008
The world just lost a great pool player and an all-around great guy. He will be missed.
Lee Leffingwell
October 16, 2008
Hi,the owners and staff at VIP ENTERTAINMENT GROUP would like to express are deepest condolences for the passing of a great man.me(Lee Leffingwell) and my business partner(tony hamby) have great memories of spudzies,and he will be sadly missed.
RAUL AND TERRI MARTINEZ
October 16, 2008
MANY MEMORIES OF HAPPY TIMES AT SPUDZIES, MIKE WE BOTH WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH,YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND GOD BLESS YOU AND WATCH OVER YOU.
Anita Carman
October 16, 2008
Mike was a special person who always treated everyone like family. He will be missed immensely and will never be forgotten. He was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and extended family.
sandy paula gerri chris polly blanton baxley williams
October 16, 2008
Mike
Sandy and chris spent some good
times in your place, you will be missed.
may your family and friends find comfort in the days ahead,
LINDA BARNARD
October 16, 2008
I REMEMBER WHEN MIKE AND THE GANG WOULD PLAY SNOOKER AND CARDS AT SPUDZIES WE ALL HAVE A GREAT TIME.
I KNEW MIKE FOR YEARS
HE LOVED HIS DAUGHTER SO MUCH AND WAS VERY PROUD OF HER ALWAYS SHOWING HER PICTURE AND SPEAKING WITH A SPARKLE IN HIS EYE WHEN HE DID .
LOVED HIS BROTHERS, FRIENDS AND HAD A VERY BIG HEART AND WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND THE WORLD NEEDS MORE LIKE HIM
HE WILL BE MISSED BUT HIS MEMORY LIVES ON WITHIN ALL HEARTS THAT KNEW HIM .
WE ALL LOVED YOU MIKE
YOUR IN THE ANGELS ARMS NOW
MY CONDOLENCES TO COURTNEY,
MARK, AND STEVE AND ALL WHO KNEW MIKE .
YOUR FRIENDS
LINDA AND MEL BARNARD
Big Will and Cheryl Shovan
October 16, 2008
We lost not only a "wonderful" guy - but a great friend. You will always be in our hearts. To "all the good times" We love you and will miss you so much!!!!!!!!!!
GIDGET FRY
October 16, 2008
MIKE, YOU WILL BE SO MISSED. YOU WERE AN AWESOME GUY AND LIFE SURE ISN'T FAIR SOMETIMES. IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE WHY SOMEONE AS GOOD AS YOU WOULD BE TAKEN SO SOON FROM US. I LOVE YOU!!! R.I.P.
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