Obituary: Theodore James Davis (T.J), 44, Of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT — Theodore James Davis (T.J) of Danbury passed away Nov. 7 at the age of 44 at Danbury Hospital.

T.J. was born and raised in Danbury on Aug. 23, 1979. He was the son of the late Janet Elizabeth Davis and Theodore Thomas Davis. T.J. attended Danbury Public Schools, graduating after excelling academically and athletically in 1998 from Henry Abbot Tech Vocational High School. While there, he played baseball for the Abbot Tech Wolverines and continued to play softball after, joining Coach Anthony James' team Strictly Instillation as a main catcher and a player.

T.J. was known for his humor, sports, and movies. Whenever you crossed paths with him, you always saw him smiling and joking around, and he never failed to put a smile on your face. He loved watching his favorite movies and shows which included The Greatest Showman, SAW I, and SAW II specifically. Shows include Law and Order SVU, Impractical Jokers, The Masked Singer, and his UFC fights. He also enjoyed traveling, taking many family trips. In his lifetime he has traveled to places like Puerto Rico with his family, and one of his favorite and relaxing trips to Aruba.

T.J. also had a friendly competitive edge, whether that was in baseball or the nice family game of Taboo, he always strived for greatness and to push others to their full potential.

Of the many things he loved and enjoyed, nothing was greater than his love for his family and his kids. When it came to family, there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. He was a father who showed up for all of his kids' events: softball, football, and cheerleading games. He was the loudest one in the stands and took pride in the family he built. The brightest smiles came from talking about the love of his life and his children.

Before his illness, T.J. worked at Securitas Security for 5 years. Prior to that worked for Pepsico for over 12 years.

T.J. was a loving and devoted father, brother, and friend. He was predeceased by his mother, Janet E Davis. T.J is survived by his loving life partner Michelle Vilar of Danbury; Daughter Ajhanell Monique Davis (Treveon) of Florissant, MO, Daughter Olivia Maria Roberson of Danbury, and son Xavier Thomas Davis of Danbury. He also leaves behind his brother Craig Thomas Davis of Cedar Park, TX, and Sister Kelly Marie Davis (Chris) of Bloomfield. Aunt Leslie Pegues of Bridgeport, and his Father Theodore Thomas Davis of Danbury, along with a host of family and relatives.
T.J. grew up and continued to be an avid Chicago Bears Fan. It all started after watching The Fridge, McMahon, Walter Payton, and The Funky Bears win the 1985 Super Bowl.

A memorial visitation for Theodore will be held Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

The Family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the Bethel Health Care Center.