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Theodore Houlis Obituary
Theodore, 59, of Pompton Lakes, passed away on May 20, 2015.
The son of Doris (Ippolito) and the late Theodore Houlis, Ted was raised in Rochelle Park before moving to Pompton Lakes 30 years ago. He graduated magna cum laude from Sherman College of Chiropractic and was the owner of Pompton Lakes Chiropractic Center. Ted had also been a professor at Bergen County Community College since 2005.
An avid banjo player and member of the Antique Motorcycle Club for over 25 years, Ted had a talent for restoration. He always had a project to work on and was most recently converting an old school bus into a motor home.
Ted is survived by his daughters, Victoria and AnnaMarie Houlis; his son, Theodore Houlis; his mother, Doris Houlis; his sister, Dale Houlis; his soul-mate, Marybeth Maldonado; and many cousins and friends.
Viewing hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Saturday, May 23 at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral service will conclude the viewing at 8:30 pm. Cremation will be private. www.scanlanfuneral.com
Interment of ashes will take place 11 AM Saturday, May 30 at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project would be greatly appreciated by his family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Houlis
Nick Fern
May 15, 2024
Ted was quite the mechanic, one day I’m driving down my street arriving home and Ted is sitting on his antique Harley motorcycle stalled. I park and offer help. He says, this is normal, carburetors from that era were finicky.
His friend Steve Silversey had painted the bike
in Olive Drab it’s original military colors, he looked outstanding. After a little carb tinkering and a few kick starts he was off. Certainly a Renaissance man if I ever meet one. Great guy!!!
Margie Payton Arcediano
August 21, 2023
I grew up just a few houses away in Rochelle Park from Ted, a wonderful person and his loving caring family. How lucky was I to know him! Always the kindest person to me and my family. I even remember bumping into him at an outdoor concert when in our early 20's I guess. We talked for awhile there, music playing. It was a true joy. Ted was the kind of person one didn't want to part with, easy to talk to and genuine. That was the way of his beautiful family. I feel blessed to have known Ted and family and my sincere condolences and love always.
Cheryl Isgro
June 13, 2015
Ted was a great friend over the last 30 years. He always had a project going and was so proud of his family. He is missed.
John Herlihy
June 2, 2015
I'm very shocked and sorry to hear that Teddie passed away. We were very good friends back in the late 60's early 70's. He was so funny and a true friend. He loved to tinker building stuff way back then. I've got many, many good memories of Teddie back then. I wish that I had taken more time to get back in touch with him. My prayers are with Teddie, his Mom, his sister Dale, his Son and Daughters, his Woman Mary and all other family members. I am so sorry.
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Greg Cooper
May 26, 2015
It really was too soon. Thanks for the memories old friend. Sorry we couldn't make more once that bus was finished.
Carol Cassetti
May 26, 2015
I first met Ted at Kays he was always nice, great sense of humor, really smart, and loved his motorcycles. Ted I wish the road rises to meet you old friend...RIP
Ted and his Marybeth
Sue Fitzsimmons
May 25, 2015
My heart aches for Marybeth, his partner, soul-mate, best friend, and for his family and friends who loved this unique man.
Ascension
And if I go,
while you're still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
--behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
--both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
...I will be there.
Delia Kreismer
May 24, 2015
I've been watching as Ted created his beautiful bus. And he shared that he was so proud of his daughter. What gifts to have in pne's life( among many others). I send prayers and condolences to the family.
Annie Isaacson, DC
May 24, 2015
My sincere condolences to Ted's family and friends. He was a very bright light at Sherman College, a free spirit with tremendous joy for life.
His bus RV dream was a joy to watch and get updates. I was amazed with his talent and patience he had.
He'll be missed.
May 23, 2015
Our condolences and prayers. Iurato-Biss family
May 22, 2015
Condolences to the Houlis family and Marybeth.We will miss Ted but cherish the time we spent together. Hope the bus to heaven is a great ride.
Love, The Ratajczak Family.
Jan & Jim Ross
May 22, 2015
So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RIP Ted you will be missed!!
May 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will miss you.
The Schnaidt family
Pompton Lakes
May 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marybeth and the Houlis Family.
We will always remember Ted and the happy, fun times we shared. He was definitely an original.
Love, The Fern Family
patty Kapr
May 22, 2015
Our sympathy to the family - long time friends and neighbors Bill and Patty Kapr
The Smith / Ross families
May 22, 2015
Our family has known you for over 30 years and you have adjusted 4 generations of spines. You will be missed. You were one of a kind..the great kind.
Harold Bloom
May 22, 2015
DALE AND FAMILY, WE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR TERRIBLE LOSS. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU. ALL OUR LOVE ALWAYS. HAL, RITA & LINDA BLOOM
Herb Newman
May 22, 2015
Plain ans simple, I love Ted. He was a great friend. And a great supporter of mine. My health has not been good for 6 1/2 years now and while, as the result, I have not seen many people, including Ted, as much since falling ill, he was genuinely one of the people who had the utmost concern for my wellbeing. Visits I have paid to him in the past few years have been revered by us both. Each time I would see him he would be so happy to see that I was still alive, yet I no longer will have the opportunity to see that HE was. Just around the corner my good friend was about to embark on what was to be his new life...driving off with his dear Marybeth in the bus that he was converting into what was to be their new traveling home. That dream was about to become reality, but alas now it will not. So I am now giving the biggest virtual hug I can to his dear Marybeth, and one to all his friends, family and patients that will miss him dearly.
Paul Pankow
May 22, 2015
Ted was my very good friend in Bergen Community College. A classmate and pal from 1970's. We attempted our earliest musical collaboration in my parent's garage, Hawthorne, NJ. Not very good musically at the time, but great fun. I often thought of him through the years, and now to hear of his passing brings such sadness. I've miss you friend. RIP
Randall Beckett
May 22, 2015
Thank you Ted for so many great memories and being a true friend in chiropractic college. It was fun reconnecting, even just on Facebook, this last year. You are a good man. "Job well done good and faithful servant."
Paul Speziale
May 22, 2015
I am very sorry to hear about Ted's passing. I have not seen Ted in many years. I was his Banjo teacher when I taught at Musiclee Yours in Maywood almost 40 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ron Keahey
May 21, 2015
I've known Ted for over thirty years from when he dated my sister Donna when he went to chiropractic school. Lots of great memories with Ted and he inspired me to own the Harley I own today. RIP my friend, you will be missed
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