In memory of Ted Sr.

The family is saddened by the passing of Theodore, grandfather of Genevieve, Vivien and Patrick and their cousins Alexander, Nicholas and Christie. "Ted Sr." died on Feb. 14 at home. He was 89 and had been managing the aftermath of a stroke for several years.

Ted Sr. with great-granddaughter Beatrice at her christening celebration,
June 28, 2015

The following is excerpted from an obituary published in The New York Times on Feb. 16:

Ted was born in New York City on February 3, 1929. He obtained a degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College in 1951 and served in the army in 1956. After being stationed in England, he returned home in 1956 to join his father's construction business. For over 50 years Ted was involved in foundation and construction projects that helped shape the New York skyline and played an integral role in shaping some of the largest public infrastructure and private developments in all five boroughs of the city. He was President of the General Contractors Association in 1984 and 1985 and remained active in the construction industry until his stroke.

He is succeeded in his family business by his two sons, Ted Jr. and John G., his brother John, and other family members. Ted leaves his wife of 64 years, Celestine, their son Theodore Jr., daughter Margaret, son John and his wife Diane; six grandchildren, Genevieve and her husband John, Alexander and his wife Tess, Vivien and her husband C.J., Nicholas, Christie, and Patrick; step-granddaughter Emily; and two great-grandchildren, Beatrice and Rowan.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale.