Michael E. Doddo

1928 - 2021

Michael E. Doddo of Parkville, Md., passed away Friday with his wife by his side.

Formerly of Levittown and Langhorne, he was born in Hazleton, Jan. 3, 1928, and was a resident of Miami, Fla. (1953 to 1958), Levittown (1958 to 1998) and Langhorne (1998 to 2016) before moving to Parkville.

Mike was a teacher, supervisor and principal with Bristol Twp. School District, retiring as assistant superintendent/director of secondary education in 1998 after 37 years. He then worked for Cigna Corp. for three years handling legal auto claims. He retired completely in 2001. He and his wife, JoAnne, then traveled through Europe, China, Asia, Iceland, Scandinavia, South Africa and South and Central America.

He served in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of first lieutenant in the Army Intelligence Division Psychological Warfare Center attached to the 10th Special Forces and 82nd Airborne during the Korean War. He received an Outstanding Achievement Award for his services with the Center.

Son of Michael A. and Mary T. Doddo, he was one of six boys and two girls. His sister, Madeline, is the last survivor in that family.

Mike graduated from Hazleton High School (1945), Penn State University (BS), Rutgers University (MS) and University of Miami School of Law (JD). He was a high school and college football athlete.

Mike is survived by his wife of 66 years, JoAnne; his four sons, Marc, Jeffrey, James J. (Jean), Michael F (Grace); six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family with interment in Washington Crossing National Cemetery.