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Theodore Denmark Obituary

Denmark, Theodore John "Ted"

Ithaca: Ted Denmark, age 90, of 80 Abbott Lane, Ithaca, NY, passed away Friday, December 7, after a period of declining health. Ted was born in Dryden on October 13, 1922 a son of the late Eugene and Margaret Armstrong Denmark. Ted grew up near Dryden Lake and for many years has been a resident of Ithaca. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII. He was a retired Plumber and a longtime member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Local #109. Ted worked until 1985 as a plumber for the Ithaca City Schools. An avid outdoorsman, Ted enjoyed many years of fishing in Cayuga Lake, hunting and spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Josephine Costanza Denmark at home; his daughter, Angela (John) Adams; his son, Ronald (Joyce) Denmark, both of Ithaca; grandchildren, Theodore Denmark II, Kyle (Shannon) Denmark, Jason (Randi) Denmark, Abraham (Holly) Burke, Arthur M. Burke III, Samantha (Brendon) Montiero, Malia Denmark; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Annie Denmark; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Anthony Denmark; a grandson, Steven Denmark; a great-grandson, Jacob Matthew Burke; as well as his siblings, Floyd, Howard, Miles, Earl, George, Lena Garvin, Lillian Smith, Loretta Denmark, Helen Rinchak and Jean Turcsik. Memorial services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. David H. Nichols officiating. Friends are invited to call from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 55 West Main Street, Dryden, NY. Memorials are directed to the charity of one's choice. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com

Published by Ithaca Journal on Dec. 10, 2012.
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ronnie and angela sorry to here about dad
i will miss teddy stoping me and talking my ear off ,he was so fun to be around

chester morgan

December 18, 2012

to ted family sorry to hear about your loss he was a good person to talk to

sheryl crance

December 14, 2012

To my papa,
I don't even know where to begin! First of all my heart hurts to know my phone won't ring 15 times a day for me to pick up and you yell at me :) Ill miss our fishing trips so much! When dad was taken from us you made sure to take care of me and guide me and I will never forget it! I'm happy daddy has you now you have a lot of catching up to do! I miss you both so much and am a very lucky girl to have 2 amazing angels watching over me and the babies! I hope I make you proud everyday until I see you both again! Until then ill be missing you everyday! I love you papa your my everything

Samantha Denmark - monteiro

December 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to you with the end of this generation. I will miss Uncle Ted's fish stories that he even shared with my boys! What a great legacy he leaves.

Carol MacLean-Denney

December 12, 2012

Gramp, I will miss you so much. You were a great inspiration in my life and a reason I am what I am today. Although I am sorry for you leaving, I know you touched many lives in your time. I love you and miss you.

Abraham Burke

December 12, 2012

R.I.P Pops,I will miss my phone ringing,and all the concerns you had about me and the grandchildren. You will be missed and remebered as the dad I never had.

Becky Townsend

December 10, 2012

Our family would like to express our deepest condolence. This is truly a great loss.

Brad & Rhonda Hull

December 10, 2012

Sending my thoughts and prayers. I grew up hearing fishing stories about Ted. Then when I had children he would drive by my house several times a week to see if my kids had been fishing. REST IN PEACE Ted.

Angela Sinn Kemp

December 10, 2012

Josie, Ronnie & Angela,

Losing Uncle Ted was a very sad day for all of us, he will be dearly missed! I know you are grateful for the many happy years you shared with him and I'm hopeful this will bring you comfort in the days/years to come. The Denmark family is so much richer for having an "Uncle Ted"!

Susie W.

December 10, 2012

A Great Man and an inspiration to me. Always in my thoughts. My thoughts are with the entire family.

Gordie Muckey

December 10, 2012

Thank you from a grateful citizen for all that you have scraficed, you will always be a hero in this nations eyes, God Bless

Grateful Citizen

December 10, 2012

Josephine, Ronnie and Angela,
I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Even thought it's been many years, I still think of your family. Ted and Tony can meet again. Please know that my prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Dixie

December 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Aunt Josie. Uncle Ted was a great man and will be greatly missed.

Shawn & Brindi Denmark

December 10, 2012

Denmark family so sorry to hear of your loss. I can see a reunion beyond the stars...happy times...peace.

Mindy Brown/Durrani/Dahl

December 10, 2012

Mrs. Denmark - I remember Ted with fondness from the school district. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Ann Bell

December 10, 2012

Momma and families,
I am so shocked just happened to be glancing online at the IJ and I can not believe this..What a wonderful Angel heaven has recieved..Tony will be happy to catch up on everything ..I wished I could have gotten over to see you both more but don't drive much..I love you momma , rip my friend Ted

Debbie Pipe

December 10, 2012

Dear Josephine, Ronnie, Angela and all grandskids, I am offering my prayers and whatever else is needed at this time to ease the sorrow. I will greatly miss Ted and his open heart he meant a lot to me.

John L. Drake

December 10, 2012

My Thoughts & Prayers are with Ronnie , Angela & Josephine ! He was a great man & will truly be missed ! R.I.P Ted your with Tony now !!

Debbie Owens

December 9, 2012

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