In Memoriam
Toddy Brodeur
NEFA #8
(1964-2024)
Toddy Brodeur
NEFA #8
(1964-2024)
A Tribute
by Rick Williams, Samantha Bodeur, Alan Caplin, and Steve Scannell
by Rick Williams, Samantha Bodeur, Alan Caplin, and Steve Scannell
Todd Brodeur of Bellingham, MA passed away suddenly on March 21, 2024 at the age of 59. He was freestyling at the beach, one of his favorite things to do. Todd was known to the frisbee world as Toddy, a name he embraced. Toddy was a co-founder of the New England Flying disc Association (NEFA #8 and PDGA #10606) and was a treasurer and a president in the early days of NEFA. He was tournament director of several disc golf events and freestyle events, and co-tournament director of the 2002 World Freestyle Championships held in Boston.
Toddy was a vibrant and energetic individual who embraced life to the fullest. He always looked for humor in everything. He could imitate the voices of many animated cartoon characters, much to the delight of his listeners. Toddy pursued a living with his World Class Frisbee Shows, performing in schools and camps, mentoring younger generations throughout New England. His athleticism was not just in freestyle, winning two world champion titles, but was a good overall player, especially in Double Disc Court and Disc Golf. Toddy was inducted into the Freestyle Hall of Fame with the class of 2022. He declined this recognition, deferring to others he felt were more worthy. With his recent passing, his family wishes to honor him with the recognition of his induction.
Toddy was a generous person, giving his time and talents to others. He helped do frisbee demos at many venues including the Genesis Fund in Boston, The Really Big Show in Northampton, ZoneFest at Regis College, Providence Journal Block Party in Providence, Cystic Fibrosis Hot Dog Safari in Revere, and at many other events in New England.
He was not just a talented frisbee player, but a talented artist, skilled in working with various materials to create items of whimsy and function. He could build a new house or restore an old one, and restore an old car or repair a new one. Toddy built his own version of a disc golf pole hole and called it the Taj-Mahole. There are Taj-Mahole baskets still used in NEFA-land. He was an avid rock concert goer and loved Boston sports teams.
He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Samantha (NEFA #256), his father Ronald, his siblings, Tammy, Tina, and Tim, his eight nieces, and numerous family and friends near and far. His legacy of love, laughter, and friendship will forever be cherished by all who were lucky to have known him. Toddy will be missed by many.
Toddy was a vibrant and energetic individual who embraced life to the fullest. He always looked for humor in everything. He could imitate the voices of many animated cartoon characters, much to the delight of his listeners. Toddy pursued a living with his World Class Frisbee Shows, performing in schools and camps, mentoring younger generations throughout New England. His athleticism was not just in freestyle, winning two world champion titles, but was a good overall player, especially in Double Disc Court and Disc Golf. Toddy was inducted into the Freestyle Hall of Fame with the class of 2022. He declined this recognition, deferring to others he felt were more worthy. With his recent passing, his family wishes to honor him with the recognition of his induction.
Toddy was a generous person, giving his time and talents to others. He helped do frisbee demos at many venues including the Genesis Fund in Boston, The Really Big Show in Northampton, ZoneFest at Regis College, Providence Journal Block Party in Providence, Cystic Fibrosis Hot Dog Safari in Revere, and at many other events in New England.
He was not just a talented frisbee player, but a talented artist, skilled in working with various materials to create items of whimsy and function. He could build a new house or restore an old one, and restore an old car or repair a new one. Toddy built his own version of a disc golf pole hole and called it the Taj-Mahole. There are Taj-Mahole baskets still used in NEFA-land. He was an avid rock concert goer and loved Boston sports teams.
He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Samantha (NEFA #256), his father Ronald, his siblings, Tammy, Tina, and Tim, his eight nieces, and numerous family and friends near and far. His legacy of love, laughter, and friendship will forever be cherished by all who were lucky to have known him. Toddy will be missed by many.