Theodore James Iannelli

Theodore James Iannelli, loving son, father and grandfather, 86 of Breinigsville, PA, passed away in Allentown, PA Thursday, May 29th. Born on January 13th, 1939, Teddy was a graduate of Rider College. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, he started his business career helping run various family businesses, followed by becoming a commercial real estate broker.

He listed and eventually bought The Lion’s Share Restaurant & The Thorndale Inn. After moving to Florida, he and his brothers partnered in Rodeo Dodge/Jeep in Arcadia FL. Bitten by the restaurant bug he settled on Sanibel Island and The Hungry Heron moving on to Manatee Max/Ft Myers Beach Marina, Windjammer, and Buster's Sports Tavern.

He was survived by his son Scott T. Iannelli and daughter-law Liz Marcantonio of Ft. Myers, FL, sister Barbara, brother Gary, granddaughter Talia, fiancé Sheree Berger and stepdaughter Stephanie. There will be an informal “Toast for Teddy” at Busters Sports Tavern 16681 McGregor Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 on Friday June 20th at 5:30 PM