Theodore Alpert

Theodore "Ted" Alpert, 80, beloved husband of the late

Bridget Higgins Alpert; devoted son of the late Shirley and

Arthur Alpert. Survived by adored sister and friend, Ilona (Jerry)

Rappin; brother-in-law of the late LeRoy Fine; father of Alisa (Kenneth) Kaplan,

Robyn (Wayne) Topel and Sharyn (Ira)

Barsky; uncle of Howard Fine, Bonnie (Jack) Cohen and Michael (Heidi) Fine; cherished nephew of Min Weil and Irene Brody; cousin of Natalie (Sherwin) Rosset; special friend to Laura O'Connell; grandfather and great-uncle to many. Ted was a graduate of Sullivan High School in Chicago and after completing college he served in the Korean War. Ted's 56 year career was in paper cups and disposables. Ted was V.P. of Sales for the Sweetheart Cup Corporation, a division of Maryland Cup, for 29 years. He was the ultimate expert in the country in the vending cup business. He was customer service oriented and highly respected. Ted was recognized in the country for his service to the Vending, Bottling, and Concessions industries and was an officer of the N.A.M.A. and I.A.M.A. Never retiring, Ted invented and patented a unique hot cup sleeve and went on to establish his own successful company, Double Wrap Cup & Container Co. Ted was a mentor and friend whose legacy will continue. Private services have been held. Donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Westlawn Jewish Funerals, Gregory J. Lindeman Funeral Director, 773-625-8600 .