Terrence Michael Dye

Terrence Michael Dye, 72, a resident of Cape Coral since 2008, formerly of Brighton, MI, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Cape Coral.  He was born November 19, 1947 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Florence Dye, now deceased. 

Terrence was of the Catholic faith.  After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army and spent a majority of his time in Vietnam. Once home, his main focus was his children and his job as an electrician. His greatest accomplishments were his grandchildren followed by his many medals and awards received after Vietnam as a combat veteran.

He is survived by his two loving children, Michael Dye (Renee) of Punta Gorda and Step Daughter Michelle Millikan (Jeff) of Howell, MI; Stepmother, Polly Dye of CA; seven siblings, Sandy Erickson (John) of Northville, MI, Patricia Krajenke of Shelby Township, MI, David Kosturko of Farmington Hills, MI, Steve Kosturko of Redford, MI, Richard Kosturko of Farmington Hills, MI, Paul Kosturko (Angela) of Livonia, MI and Lori (Danny) Plotzke Royal Oak of MI; sixteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as Diane’s children, Marguerite Messenger (Robert) of Brighton, MI. 

Terrence was preceded in death by two children, Terrance “TJ” Joseph Dye and Kristi Ann-Renee Sutton as well as his long time Significant Other, Diane Tenaglia. 

A Time of Remembrance will be held 1:00 – 5:00pm, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Family Residence with Military Honors being presented at 1:00PM.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Terrence Dye are suggested to http://www.tjdyefund.org/

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.