Tribute Wall
Loading...
D
Diane & Jason Adams Jr. lit a candle
Sunday, May 3, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle.png
Was very Saddened by this terrible news. Rest in Peace Father.
V
Valarie and Ralph Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2020
We were so sorry to learn of Fr Ted's passing on 4/5 from Coronavirus. We met Fr Ted when he became our new Pastor at St Mark in Shoreham. He had so much energy and enthusiasm with plans for our youth through "Rap" and "Acts" groups for adults. We were all excited to be a part of it. 20 years ago, my husband and I moved to Florida but kept in touch via Christmas letters and contact with mutual friends, Joan VanderPutten and Eileen Morello. I was aware Fr Ted had some physical problems that made it difficult for him to get around. So after leaving St Mark and moving to Atria, Eileen stepped in to drive him to nursing homes and assisted living locations to say mass. His trust in God through his prayer life was evident. He was so much fun to be with and was brave enough to allow me to lead prayer services after attending PFI. We will miss him and pray that your heart finds comfort in faith, family and friends as you grieve your loss. Our deepest sympathy
V
Vincent P Basilice, MD posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Father Ted and his Mom became my Patients in 1984. I have rarely met anyone as caring and loving as Fathe Ted. He always had a smile and always gave me a blessing when we were together. I will miss him
Vincent P Basilice, MD
S
Sondra & Jim Faivre & Family planted a tree in memory of Rev. Theodore Howard
Saturday, April 18, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-store/memorial-tree.jpg
In memory of our beloved family friend and priest Father Ted. We love you and miss you! You are in our hearts forever.
Please wait
L
Lillian Emma posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My sincere condolences to Father Ted’s family. I had the privilege of being part of St Mark’s parish at the time he was pastor. Not only was he a wonderful pastor but a warm and loving person. He will be missed.
T
The Redavid Family lit a candle
Monday, April 13, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle2.png
D
Diane Dietzler-Lehmann donated to THE MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Monday, April 13, 2020
Please wait
D
Diane Dietzler-Lehmann lit a candle
Monday, April 13, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle8.png
We were so sorry to hear of Father Ted's passing. He lived his life in the service of God and his people. Father Ted gave my late husband Deacon Edward Dietzler the chance to become a deacon. After Ed had been rejected by his home parish, St.Joseph's, where Father Ted had previously served, Father Ted reached out to Ed and offered to have him serve at St. Mark's.
Father Ted baptized three of our grandchildren.
Father Ted stood with me and prayed as my husband lay dying and he was there with me again when God blessed me with another chance to marry, officiating at the wedding.
I was raised as a Lutheran and when God called me to convert, it was Father Ted who was there to confirm me into the Catholic faith. .
Father Ted had a great sense of humor and kind manner. He was always available to listen. Through all of his illnesses, he never gave up. He continued to serve even when he needed to use a motorized scooter.
Father Ted was always there to support me and my family in the good times and the difficult sad times. He will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace Father Ted.
Diane Dietzler-Lehmann
A
A. ANNE BAUR posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear about Ted's passing away, and the sad circumstances about his last days. I grieve along with you and will continue to hold you all in my prayers that our merciful God grant him peace, rest and complete,eternal joy.
Fonfly,
Anne Baur
D
Dave &mary Jane Penrose posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Please extend our condolences to Father Teds Brother and sister-in-law. We have known Father Ted for over 53 years and he was a joy for us and our family.
Dave and Mary Jane Penrose
Larry Whiffen posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Father Ted will always be a blessing in our lives.
A dear friend, a pal and our pastor.
A comfort, an inspiration.
He opened hearts and let the joy jump in.
Love and prayers,
The Whiffen family
P
Patricia Williams-Schlitz posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2020
May Father Ted Rest In Peace in the arms of the Angels. So sorry for your family’s loss.
M
Mary Ruschin posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Dear Maureen and Jim,
I was so saddened to receive your phone message last week. Fr. Ted is now at
peace, free from the pain he's endured for the past few years. You'll think of him
every time you'll look in the mirror, Jim - you both look so much alike.
You have both been very loyal to Fr. Ted during his many past illnesses. A few
years ago, I remember you driving many times during snow storms, to tend to
his needs while in a Port Jefferson hospital. I'm sure the many happy memories of
your youth will bring you comfort, Jim. You, too, Maureen, always spoke so
highly of Fr. Ted....you always took good care of your "two boys".
Rest in peace, Fr. Ted, Faithful Servant of Our Lord.
Mary Ruschin
J
Jo Ann Bongiorno-Malazzo planted a tree in memory of Rev. Theodore Howard
Friday, April 10, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-store/memorial-tree.jpg
Another Angel in heaven to watch over all of us. What a blessing. Fr Ted. was such a great guy. We will all be together one day. A nice thought.
Please wait
B
Bart Giuliano posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2020
Fr. Ted was a great man, he was our pastor in St.Mark’s and my wife and I had the pleasure of working with him for many years. He was generous to our family when my kids were younger. He will be sorely missed by so many people. Our deepest condolences to his brother and his family.
Bart & Rosemary Giuliano
A
Anthony & Florence Olson lit a candle
Friday, April 10, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle.png
I don't know where to begin how this man touched my family's lives. He was always there for you if you needed, and always looking for a way to make people happy. We always loved to get together with him for our Adult Rap Meetings in the beginning always at one of the Rap Leaders' homes where he would do mass and communion for us. It was the most beautiful of times. We had our sharing with the other leaders and we would say we would love to have RAP for adults. Later when he became the pastor of St. Mark's in Shoreham he introduced the program for Adults called ACTS meaning (adults coming together to share). There are tears in my eyes while writing this, also smiles thinking about all the good times we had together. A wonderful man who will be sorely missed and am so sorry this terrible virus took him. Fr. Ted, I remember you always say, "Let the spirit move you" Thank you for all you did for every life you touched. Rest in Peace my Friend. Love your friends, The Olsons', Tony, Florence Dawn, Bob, Heather, Joey, Jessica, Lena and Joe Joe. I see you enjoying your Rock and Roll songs, especially Elvis. You did your job and God saw fit to take you home! Sorry for your loss Jim and Maureen. He was a wonderful loving man.
S
Steve Mirrione posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2020
Dear Jim and Maureen
Kathy and I are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
L
Lslominsky@aol.com posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dear Jim, Maureen, family, and friends,
We are so saddened by the loss of your loved one. Our love is with you at this very sad time. We love you and wish you all love and strength during these very difficult times. Much love to all, Tim and Louise
C
Crtrep101@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
What a great man! We all loved Father Ted. Many prayers for his family. Love the Woodard family
R
Rosemary posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Fr. Ted always promoted community through our faith. He would encourage us to join and be part of one of the many ministries he developed and guided over the years. I remember asking him if we still had a craft fair fundraiser? He said “would you be interested in helping out? I said “sure I can help out” 15 years later and with the help of 50 to 60 volunteers to assist me, we had a craft fair that raised a lot of funds for St. Marks and it was done with joy. Thank you Fr Ted for all the beautiful faith filled memories and for having such a love of community. God Bless you. Love Rosemary and Bart Giuliano
E
Elaine & Mark Taddeo posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Father Ted was a very special to the Taddeo Family. He always had a kind word
and a beautiful smile. We will continue to keep him in our hearts. We will pray
for his family.
T
Theresa Pultro posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
RIP Fr. Ted
Shared Acts for years...made very good friends.
Thank you for that.
Please put a good word in with our Lord for a healing for this world.
T
The Oldis Family uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 9, 2020
/public-file/778/Ultra/9c2664c2-5d8f-4f72-9026-1c0ddcb964b4.jpg
He knew how much he meant to us and our family. We loved him and will miss him dearly.
D
Donna Capozzoli Roenbeck posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
I have known Father Ted since I was in high school. My high school friends and I loved him right away. He was so charismatic and always smiling! He was our religion teacher in High School and he related so well to all the kids. He loved our sports and his favorite baseball team (Mets-if I remember correctly), loved to smoke ( a no-no just saying "Don't tell, Sister Jane!" )) and even talked my boyfriend into asking me out! My parents and siblings came to love him too as he was a big part of St. Dominic's High School AND parishl. Fast forward, to when I had my 2nd child, my brother was playing college football and couldn't come home to be her godfather. So we waited til Thanksgiving til he came home. Only problem, there weren't any churches that did baptisms that weekend. I called Father Ted who was at St.Gerard Majella then and he said "bring her in! I'll baptize her and I'll get to see the whole family again!" Years later, he was transferred to our home parish of St. Marks. I went up to him after Mass and said "Hi, Father, do you remember me?"He said, "Hey, Capozzoli, get over here! How the heck are you? Fill me in on everyone!" I said ,"This is Kim who you baptized when she was 3 months old!" He said," Oh, she turned out ok! Guess I did a good job!" Father Ted had a great sense of humor and related very well to all who knew him..especially teenagers. He was a big kid at heart! That's why he did so well with his R.A.P. program.
I remember in particular one sermon at St.Mark's. He asked everyone who wanted to go to Heaven to please raise their hands. Well, of course, the whole parish raised our hands. He then said " hands down.. now raise your hand if you want to go TODAY!" and he launched into several points he wanted to make about living a good life NOW! He knew how to get you to listen, how to make his points, and how to engage his parishioners! He always went above and beyond for everyone!
Father, you will be sorely missed! Wish everyone in Heaven a Happy Easter for us and please ask Jesus to help us all heal from this terrible illness that took your life! May you bask in the love of God for a life well lived!
Reverend Theodore J. Howard, a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre for 55 years passed away April 5, 2020 of Coronavirus.
A
Al Stefanik uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 9, 2020
/public-file/777/Ultra/2bd0f2ad-0169-482b-853d-e28ad1a4f4e7.jpg
Ted and his class of '65 baseball team at the seminary.
S
Susan McGinn posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Condolences to the Howard family and all his parish friends, especially my dad Tom Harding. Fr. Ted helped us through the death of our mother and was a staunch friend over the years. He presided over the renewal of my wedding vows, funerals and dad's marriage to Mary. His love and kindness was truly a result of following Jesus's word and example. It would be nice of Fr. Ted to put in a good word with the Almighty for his beloved Mets! God Bless.
r
ray wilmot posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2020
I was privileged to know Ted when we were students at Cathedral College in Brooklyn and in the seminary at Huntington. He had a great sense of humor, and an ability to see through to the core truth of any situation. I admired his spontaneity and outspokenness. He faced his recent ailments with grace and courage. I'll always remember him with great affection.
d
The family of Rev. Theodore J. Howard uploaded a photo
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
/tribute-images/1461/Ultra/Rev-Theodore-Howard.jpg
Please wait
Share Your Memory of
Rev. Theodore
Be the first to upload a memory!
