Michael Paul Townend, 61 years, of Ocoee, Florida, was escorted to Heaven on Dec 12, 2016.
Mike was born in Denville, NJ, to William and Mary Townend. He was raised in the Catholic faith, along with his 8 siblings on Fox Hill Rd, in Denville, NJ. He attended NJIT for his Bachelor's Degree.

Mike began working in his chosen field of computer programming with AT&T in NJ. He transferred to their Orlando, FL operations in the early 1980's. That segment of AT&T was later absorbed into IBM. Mike worked at the Lake Mary IBM facilities until October, 2000, when he was victim to his first brain stroke.

Michael fought back from this to recover valiantly enough to relearn to speak the words, 'I do', for his wedding June, 2001, to Cynthia Zavodny Townend.

Over the following years Mike endured many medical challenges, always determined to recover again. The final battle for his body was with aggressive brain cancer. That took his life on earth. However, he was welcomed by God into Heaven at 2pm, Dec 12, 2016.

Mike was an excellent golfer. He loved to fish (not so successfully as his golfing). He has many wonderful friends who enjoyed hearing Mike tell his never ending supply of jokes. He thrived writing short stories, and was truly creative in photo album 'cropping'. And, he loved to put together music CD's for his family and friends. Michael will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul.

Michael Paul is preceded in death by his mother and father, William and Mary Townend. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Cynthia Zavodny Townend; 8 siblings, Joe Townend, Peter Townend, David Townend, Helen(Townend) Heindel, James Townend, Anne (Townend) Duffey, Marion (Townend) Wells, and Rita (Townend) Boratav. He has 25 nieces and nephews, and 18 great nieces and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to one of the following charities that Mike supported:

Audubon Society
Pet Alliance of Orlando
Z 88.3 Radio Station
First Baptist Orlando