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Theodore Horwitz Obituary
He was surrounded by his loving wife and devoted daughters.
Born in Gloversville, N.Y., Ted attended the University of Rochester where he met his beloved wife, Crystal.
After attending Cornell for his master's of public health and master's of hospital administration degrees, he moved to Middletown, Conn., to become director of planning and subsequently, vice president of Middlesex Memorial Hospital.
Ted went on to lead an illustrious, and oftentimes controversial, 17-year career as president and CEO of MidState Medical Center.
Regarded as a visionary, he ended his career with the completion of the state-of-the-art facility in Meriden, Conn.
Ted's passion for golf and fishing led him to Sea Trail Plantation in Sunset Beach, where he and his wife Crys ultimately retired in 1999.
He loved watching the New York Giants and was a huge Disney fan, both of which earned him the nickname "Grumpy" Grampa by his grandchildren-an affection in which he reveled.
He was predeceased by his son, Teddy; and his parents, Reina and Charles.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Crystal Martin Horwitz; daughter, Reina Horwitz Selby and husband Stephen; and grandchildren, Sara and Anna; daughter, Anya Horwitz Lyons and husband Patrick; and grandchildren, Jack and Grace; granddaughter, Alexandra Horwitz and her parents, daughter-in-law, Cindy Horwitz and Danny Sullivan; brother, Richard W. Horwitz and wife Sandra; and nephew and nieces, Marc Horwitz and wife Lisa, Stacey Horwitz, and Ann Cox; sister-in-law, Pam Racow and husband Bill; and nephew, Adam Racow and wife Lessa.
A memorial service will be in Meriden, Conn., at a later date.
An online guestbook is available at www.dignitymemorial.com/coble-ward-smith-funeral-home. Memorials may be sent in memory of Ted to MidState Medical Center c/o Development Fund, 435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, CT 06451 or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01212.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Horwitz
Lou Annino
January 18, 2013
Crystal and family: Ted was one of bright lights that we remember from the Golden years at Middlesex.Thank you for sharing him with us. Lou & Carol Annino
January 14, 2013
Heartfelt Prayers to you and your family from the Johnson Family.I've known Mr Horwitz for quite some time and he was always very nice and respectful to myself as well as the staff at Sea Trail, Sincerely TJ Johnson.
January 14, 2013
Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheriff John W. Ingram,V
Brunswick County Sheriff's Office
January 10, 2013
Dear Crystal and family, Just reading an obituary and came across Teds. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of our times at Ona and starting our careers at Meriden-Wallingford , new grads. A time of sorrow but of great memories to sustain you. Peace to you in the days to come. Fondly, Joan(Charboneau) Santos. (Middlefield, CT)
Carol Beal
January 9, 2013
Anya,
My heart goes out to you with the lose of your father.
Jim & Deb Jarzabek
January 8, 2013
Our Heartfelt prayers go out on behalf of the Horwitz Family. May God grace you with His peace during this time and always.
Frederick Morrison
January 8, 2013
The product of his vision, determination,realism,and sense of humor shine brightly today in the middle of The State!
But, for me, that bright shining is eclipsed by the memory of his passion
Kyum Pyun
January 7, 2013
Dear Crys; We were so very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. His vision for a new hospital in Meriden-Wallingford area which came to fruition in 1999 will be his legacy. He will always remembered for his gift to Meriden-Wallingford area that is Midstate Medical Center. It was my pleasure and honor to have been associated with Ted over the years at the hospital. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Kyum & Gail Pyun
Michele Muraca Greco
January 7, 2013
I will never forget him. Love to all of you.
Susan DeFrancesco
January 7, 2013
To the entire Horwitz family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and dad. He was a lovely man. Crystal, I remember you and Ted so well from Middlesex Hospital when we attended "Ona's" together and Ted was VP there. I will keep you all in my prayers. Sincerely, Sue (Thomas) DeFrancesco, Middletown, CT
Dick Dawson
January 7, 2013
Crys,
I hadn't seen you and Ted since graduation, but I will always remember working with him on the many shows that we both spent time on that would probably have been better applied to our studies. I'm really saddened to learn of the loss of someone I considered a great friend and colleague.
Norm Robillard
January 7, 2013
To the Horwitz Family:
To have had the opportunity to work for and with Ted was truly an honor and a priveledge. A visionary yes, but also someone who was grounded enough in the present to provide true leadership for today and tomorrow. I will cherish the years I worked for him and my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Norm
Marlo Bish
January 7, 2013
Anya, Reina, Mrs. Horwitz and Family,
-I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love you
Marlo and Family
Rose Yuris-Pierce
January 7, 2013
Ted was a good leader. I worked @ VMMC and I could say that he was always kind to me and had good advice. My prayers are with his family.
Marion Morassini
January 6, 2013
Sincere sympathy from someone who worked with him at Middlesex Hospital when he was vice president. He was a visionary who energized everyone around him. We were all at a loss when he moved on to become president of MidState Hospital. May God bless his wonderful family, and may his soul rest now with the Lord.
Tom Luby
January 6, 2013
Crystal and family: Ted was a kind, thoughtful and very able man. He navigated the choppy waters of healthcare with wisdom and determination. He saw the future and headed toward it. He made a huge difference in keeping medical care and thousands of jobs in Meriden. Without his leadership Midstate Medical Center would not exist. Remarkable man.
Charla Jennings
January 5, 2013
May you all gain comfort from the wonderful memories of this special husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. I am sorry for your loss.
Kareema Marrow-Thompson
January 5, 2013
Anya and Family,
Sorry for your loss. May your memories carry you through this difficult time and beyond.
January 5, 2013
To Ted's Family: With Sincere Sympathy, please accept my condolence on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Words somehow are inadequate in this time of loss and grief---may your memories carry all of you through this time of mourning as a source of comfort and peace. I am so glad I was able to spend some quality time with Ted at Reina's memorial service last year, I will treasure that memory now and forever. Midge (Horwitz) Dube, (Charlton , NY)
Mike Galusha
January 5, 2013
Reina - Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family with lots of love.
sherm parker
January 4, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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