Todd Eldon Angerhofer
July 18, 1968 ~ January 1, 2017
Portland- Todd Eldon Angerhofer, 48, of Portland, Maine, formerly of Rochester, NY and Washington, DC, passed on. He was a beautiful and sensitive spirit who was devoted in service to others. Todd was born in Rochester, NY, where he lived untilgraduation from Pittsford-Mendon High School in 1986. He graduated from MIT in 1991 on an NROTC Scholarship with a bachelors degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Todd then served in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Power Research Project Officer in numerous capacities primarily in greater Washington, DC, - and earning a Masters Level of Education. During his 20-year military career he earned many commendations including Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Upon retiring from the Navy and inspired by his love of the outdoors and the water, Todd made his home in Portland, Maine, where he continued to serve, including with the Maine Region of the American Red Cross, donating thousands of hours helping to enlist and assign roles for new volunteers as well as preparing staff in disaster response. He was also very active in Portlands recovery community. Todd was passionate about boating, hiking, biking, literature, and Russian language and culture, which he learned in college, enhanced by living in MITs Russian House. He hiked the mountains of Peru, kayaked with the Chesapeake Paddlers Association, and biked across Alaska. Todd is predeceased by his mother, Marcia, and survived by his father, Ron, with Lenie Dame, of Penfield, NY; two brothers, Tim, with Rachel of Amesbury, MA, and Erik, with Dana Kinney, of Hector, NY, and CO, respectively; two nephews, Gabriel of Amesbury, MA, and Xavier of CO; uncles Fred Quivey (Bethany) of ME and Robert (Barbara) of SD; cousins Jim Quivey (Noel) of MA, Julie Fair (Willie) of CA, Rob (Zoe) of SD, and Steve (Madeline) of SD; and numerous extended family. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Burial will be at a later date. To view Todds memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Contributions in Todds memory may be made to American Red Cross, Maine Region, 524 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101, or the Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101.
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I had the privilege of having Todd as friend for many years, starting with when we first got to know each other through the Chesapeake Paddlers Association sometime in the mid-2000s. My first major kayaking adventure with Todd, as part of a group of thirteen friends, was in 2008 to the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence seaway between New York and Ontario. In 2009, several from that same group took another memorable kayak camping trip to the islands off the Maine coast near Stonington. I carpooled with Todd from the DC area for that trip, and we stopped off in Massachusetts on the way, so that he could visit his brother Tim and Tim’s family. To pass the time traveling on that trip, we made a game of identifying all the Subarus we saw that inexplicably did not have kayak racks on them. And I learned more than I ever expected to know about how nuclear fusion works. After Todd had moved from D.C. to Maine, he was able to join us again in the Fall of 2015 for another wonderful kayak camping trip on Penobscot Bay. Todd was one of the most intelligent, unique, interesting, and funny people I have ever known. When he would first meet people, he often introduced himself this way: “Hi, I’m Todd. That’s big T, little odd.” His interests and passions were many and varied. He loved the poetry of Robert Burns, owned and would wear a kilt, and would recite “Address to a Haggis” with little prompting. He gave a few of us t-shirts that say “Got Haggis?” on them. I still have mine, and I last wore it to bring a smile to fellow paddlers at an event last Spring. He loved the Russian language, and his composite kayaks all had Russian names. He loved music. Winter cross country skiing trips to Davis, West Virginia would include visiting the music venue, The Purple Fiddle. The annual Clearwater Festival in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, was one of his favorites. Todd came down from Maine to join several friends there in June of 2015. They didn’t hold that festival this past year, but will again in 2017. We had not heard from Todd for a while, although it was not unusual for him to drop out of communication for periods of time, but I had been hoping that Todd would come down and join us there again this June.Todd was also one of the nicest, most giving, helpful, and kind people I have known. His life in service speaks to that, but his friends also know that first hand.I am so sorry to lose my friend, especially at such a young age. He will be sorely missed by many. I have posted the link to Todd’s obituary to the Chesapeake Paddlers Association website and Facebook page. I am sure that you will be hearing from others of his many friends in the kayaking community. My heartfelt sympathies to Todd’s family during this very difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
– Suzanne Farace
Todd was one of my inspirations to begin again with the Red Cross. I saw him every day for almost two years and was energized by his intellect and quiet leadership. He would slip me readings from leaders he admired rather than lecture and showed me how to do things rather than offer criticisms. He followed his own path and made his own choices. I pray for him that his restless soul may be at peace and his family and all that loved him may find peace in the clear and indisputable fact that he devoted himself to so many and was entirely selfless.
– Ron Springel MD
Ron was definitely an Original. A true Renaissance Man. Words can barely express the strong feelings I have about Todd, what he was, who he was, how many lives he touched. So allow me, please, to say only that he made a tremendous impact on my life and will be eternally — and sorely — missed by me. And, I’m sure, by many others whose lives he touched during his all-too-brief journey through this Vale of Tears we call Life.
– Joel Glass
My prayers go out to Todd’s family. Todd was a great person to know. He was a good mentor and I will miss him dearly.
– Kendra Atwood
I met Todd roughly 15 years ago when I was a new kayaker in the Washington area. He soon became one of the people I looked forward to seeing every Thursday at Jack’s Boathouse. He was always quick with a song or a story, always ready to lend a hand when you needed it. Over the years, he enlivened many concerts as well as paddling and x-c ski trips with that same generosity and humor. My favorite memory is of an evening spent at a pizzaria in Davis, WV. Something was awry in the kitchen that night. Everyone’s orders were wrong and late. Meanwhile, Todd was telling stories in his booming baritone, and the grumbling at the surrounding tables would die down as our neighbors listened in and chuckled. When a lull in our conversation occurred, the muttering would resume, often directed at the overwhelmed waitress. After an hour or so, Todd leaned over and suggested, “Maybe I should sing. Then they would be mad at me.” He got up, had a kind word with the waitress, and she regained her composure. It was a small thing, but typical of Todd’s big, sensitive heart.I always thought I’d see you again, my friend. You are deeply missed. To his family and many friends, I mourn with you today.- – Jennifer Bine, Indian Lake, NY
– Jennifer Bine
Todd’s commitment to the mission of The Red Cross and passion in helping volunteers keep records and commitments well organized and documented was simply outstanding. I, for one, often remarked about his attention to detail and gently pushing busy people to keep necessary documentation current to ensure they may be available to attend a crisis. He will be missed!
– Rev. Al Boyce
Ron – – – So sorry to hear about Todd. You and your family are in Linda and my prayers.JimMonte
– Jim Monte
Such joy in knowing him, such sorrow in his passing.
– Jennifer Burgess
I am so incredibly sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. Having grown up with him, I can say that he was a most lovely, kind, jovial, funny person with an incredible talent for Mathematics and a love of Russian (we were on Math Team and in Russian Club together). I have often wondered what happened to Todd after graduation and had always hoped to run into him again, as I have such fond, fond memories of him. I’m so proud to know how much he accomplished with his life, but so sad that it ended so early. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
– A gentle giant
So sad to hear this news.Todd was a very good friend in Elementary and Junior High School. Can’t help but smile reading that he had a distinguished career in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering as one of my most vivid memories is of one summer when we spent days building a raft which we then launched on a local creek. And promptly sank.You were a good friend who plays prominently in my great memories of childhood. Godspeed.
– Bob Powell
I met Todd exactly three times as a new volunteer at the American Red Cross (and further interacted with him on the phone a few times). The first time I met him was at orientation and to enroll as a volunteer, the other two were added coaching needed by me to get on-line on ARC’s system. Each time, you would think he had nothing better to do than to be helpful to me–I was amazed at his energy, dedication and sense of humor. He projected a sense of being ever available–I learned when I inquired how he got to ARC work that he was a volunteer (and loved it), that he would be leaving soon to return to Rochester, had served in the military, managed apartments etc. Though I hardly knew him, I was sorry to see him leave Portland, and felt immense sadness at the loss of his light in this world. I am very glad I got to meet him as he was closing out his ARC service in Portland. My heartfelt condolences to his beloved community.Rev. Judy Spross, Maine
– Rev. Judy Spross RN
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. -Pericles Thanks for sharing your heart, Todd Blessings to all you loved you.
– Matt McDade
So very sorry to hear and read of Todd’s passing on. I had spoken with him a couple of times regarding Red Cross volunteering. He was quite pleasant to talk with. My hope is that his family cherishes the times they were allowed with him and pray he is in Eternal peace and rest to be reunited at the appointed time. Love and peace to his family and friends
– WTVL, ME
I was a high school classmate of Todd’s. I remember him as a brilliant and wonderfully original young fellow. I am very thankful to have known him then, and I’m very thankful to his exemplary service to our country as an adult. This world needs more men like Todd!
– Ray Moranz
Ron…Bessie and I are very sad to learn of your loss. Peace. Hollis
– Bessie and Hollis Holland
Todd, my fellow warrior. I wish you peace and safe journey. You will always be remembered as a kind, supportive friend. I will miss your sense of humor and your service to our community. Much love. Your friend Steve S.
– Steve Scharaldi
We are so very sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. We enjoyed visiting with him and Jim and Noel’s wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.With love, Gail and Peter Luciano
– Gail and Peter Luciano
Todd was an exceptional Red Cross volunteer who committed many hours above and beyond what was expected. He had a great sense of humor that helped technology avoidant people, confront the challenges of ever evolving Red Cross computer systems. A conversation with Todd always left me with a deep appreciation of his unique sense of the absurd. His contribution to Red Cross Volunteer Services was monumental. He will be missed.
– Jan Frost
sorry for the lost of a great man and volunteer,i’m also a volunteer
– romeo bouchard
We at PRCC were so very sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. OR as he always introduced himself, “big T, little odd”. Todd was so very intelligent and such a kind and gentle soul. We will think of him playing with dogs and going kayaking. Steve and the staff at PRCC
– The Portland Recovery Community Center