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Teddy Filosofos Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 14 to May 16, 2009.

Teddy Filosofos, 81, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Grand Island, NY, passed away on May 14, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Filosofos was the Deputy Commissioner of the Board of Elections here in Buffalo, NY prior to his retirement and relocation to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was active in local politics and was the treasurer of the Democratic Party under the chairmanship of Joseph F. Crangle for many years. He was instrumental in the campaigns of a great number of local politicians in and around Erie County. He was known to many as the man who could make things happen. In 1988, he was chosen to be the Chairman of the Board of Elections and Ethics in Washington, D.C. While there, he was credited with updating the election, records in the nation's capital and putting them on computers to make the elections run more smoothly and professionally, After working at General Motors in Tonawanda for many years, he was selected to be the Deputy Commissioner of Finance for the Erie County Clerk's Office. He worked there until he went to the Board of Elections in 1977. Mr. Filosofos was a member of the VFW Post #9249 on Grand Island. Mr. Filosofos was a member of a number of churches here and in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, especially St. George Orthodox Catholic Church in Buffalo, where he was a founding member and subdeacon of the church. He was a spiritual man and made a pilgrimage to Spruce Island in Kodiak, Alaska to visit St. Herman's Seminary, the first Orthodox Saint in America. He was extremely moved by his visit there and felt the presence and miracles of St. Herman. He spoke of that trip often and always hoped to return. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Jacqueline (Griffith); three children, T. Argerous (Rebecca), Denise and Michael (Cindy); four grandchildren, Wesley Proefrock, Michael, Sevaste and Theo Filosofos; and many nieces and nephews. Family will be present at the Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island on Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM and at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls, 3-8 PM on Sunday where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 AM. Memorials to St. Herman's Seminary, 414 Mission Rd., Kodiak, Alaska 99615 or St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.

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May 26, 2009

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May 25, 2009

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Joan Dougherty

May 26, 2009

To all of my extended family; The
filosofos'family.Ted was a special man.One of a kind. We understood each other. We argued; we fought; we laughed and we cryed , but he was always there for me! God speed, BIG BROTHER!

Jonah Lewis

May 25, 2009

Dear Uncle Ted,
I just wanted to say thank you for the model airplanes. You were nice to me when My dad died and I will miss you. I have the airplanes in my room and when I become a pilot you'll see me fly. Thanks for being so nice to my mom when she was a kid. She loved you and I love you.
Jonah

Bobbi Irish-Lewis

May 25, 2009

Aunt Jackie, Denise, Arg, and Mike,
I am so happy I was able to be in NY for the funeral. I felt a deep desire to be a part of it as He was such an inspiration to me. He was the only father figure I had growing up and I was so thankful to him when Marty died and he took a special interest in Jonah. I'll never forget the special Man he was and I will forever be grateful for the guidance he gave me. I love you all and keep you in my prayers daily.
Love, Bobbi Lynn, CaSondra, Shayna and JOnah

Joan Kavanaugh-Piasecki

May 17, 2009

To the Filosofos Family;

Sorry to read of the loss of your husband, dad and grandfather. Please know that many folks are thinking and praying for you during this transitional time.

REMEMBRANCE

In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.
In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share, we remember them.

So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

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Richard Lavergne

May 16, 2009

To the Filosofos Family
We would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss,
Teddy was our "Rock" and we will keep wonderful memories of him,
Teddy was a "Special Person" and we are sure that he is in that "Special Place" which he spoke of so proudly
May his Memories live forever,

Richard and Olie Lavergne

Cheryl Samrany-Calire

May 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ROBERT JOHNSON

May 16, 2009

Dear Denise and Family , My deepest sympathies to you and your family.My prayers are with all of you.

May 15, 2009

Dear Jackie and Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear about Teddy. He was a very special man and loved by many as are/were the rest of the Filosofos siblings. Our family has had many happy times and memories shared with the Filosofos clan over the years. I am so happy that I saw Teddy last summer and observed the love and care given to him by his children.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May his memory be eternal.

Sylvia Curtis Karedes, Endicott, New York

Denielle Strope

May 15, 2009

Again my deepest condolences to your family for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Teddy will be sadly missed by many of us at Schoellkolf. As he will always hold a special place in my heart.

Roy & Gloria Carlisi

May 15, 2009

We have fond memories of Ted when we lived on Grand Island, he was a good friend. Our sincerest condolences to the entire family for your loss.

Russ & Helen L. (Pullman) Coran

May 15, 2009

Our deepest condolences to your family for your loss.
Teddy will be fondly remembered;
as our families' connections go way back --
Poulos', Petrakis', Pullmans'...
Hold dear your precious memories;
may his memory be eternal...

May 15, 2009

To the Filosofos Family,
We want to express our deepest condolences for your loss. May his memory be enternal.
Dean LaPoulas
Jeanne LaPoulas-Mossios

Maria Gomlak

May 15, 2009

Dear Jackie and family,
We are so saddened by Ted's passing. He is in a better place as Denise says.
He was such a part of our family and was always there for us. His kindnesses are too numerous to mention. He helped form the childrens' sense of charity. He will always be a part of us.
Fondly,
Maria (Cane) and Michael Gomlak and family

Yvonne Sava-Garrity

May 15, 2009

Dear Jackie and family,

My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Teddy. Although I have not see you in many years I often think about your family.

I wish I could be there for support but I am going out of town.

You all will be in my prayers.

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