Teofilo Caoile Servito

August 18, 1931 - June 17, 2021

In Loving Memory Teofilo “Pepe” Servito, 89, of University Place, Washington passed peacefully into God’s graces on June 17, 2021 with his beloved wife Linda by his side. Known to family and friends as Pepe, he was born in 1931 to parents Federico and Aurelia Servito in Baloling, Pangasinan, Philippines. Pepe graduated from Mapandan High School and received a BA in History and Masters degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland. Pepe was an enlisted soldier in the US Army, serving over 20 years with an honorable discharge in 1977. Pepe continued government employment with the US Postal Service for 22 years until his retirement in 2001. Pepe was a loving and faithful husband of 58 years, and devoted father to three children Estrella, Lisa and Fred who survive him. Pepe loved his grandsons Evan, Noah and Gabriel, and enjoyed numerous family vacations to the beach with the entire clan. Enthusiastic travelers, Pepe and Linda vacationed around the world, often returning to their favorite Mexico beach year after year. In his health, Pepe could be found tending to his garden, cooking comfort foods and regaling family and friends with stories of his youth, soldiering in Europe or meeting Elvis. Pepe could croon with the best—Como, Crosby or Sinatra and could cut the rug with the cha cha and tango. Always with a gentle and affectionate smile, Pepe’s friendly personality was contagious to everyone he met. Pepe lived a quiet life of dignity and Catholic faith, and exemplified a tireless work ethic which overcame humble beginnings. A funeral service will be held on Thursday July 1, 2021 at 10 am at the Garden Chapel, Mountain View Funeral Home, burial to follow. A visitation before the service will begin at 9 am.