Norwich, CT, Connecticut
Reverend Theodore J. Klein, PhD May 15, 1928 - February 4, 2010 Norwich - The Reverend Theodore J. Klein, PhD, retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, in Mystic, Connecticut. He was 81. Father Klein's life was devoted to serving his Country and faithfully...
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Fr. Klein was a dear friend to our family and we spent many wonderful evenings with him. He came to Austria to Marry Annemarie and I in a mass in the Basilika in Wilten . He was a dear family friend, a teacher, and just a wonderful person. We in the Geibel family still miss talking with him.
Dr. John Geibel
June 26, 2017 | Branford, CT | Friend
We were Father Klein's first marriage at St. Mary's Mother of the Redeemer Church. He often reminded us of that little known fact from time to time. Who could ever forget sitting at the Mystic Drawbridge waiting for the bridge to go down, glancing over at Bee Bee's Diary, as he sat there in the window, having breakfast. You always knew your day would be alright knowing that as predictible as he was, like his faith, steadfast. Heaven rejoices with his presence.
James and Valerie Cordock
February 12, 2010 | Indiantown,, FL
The community has lost a gentle, compasionate and intelligent man. He was a wonderful pastor who made his homilies so enriching and mass a very spiritual experience. He gave the sacrament of the sick to my son when he had a near fatal accident and from that point, I knew everything would be alright and my son would survive. Thank you Fr. Klein.
Martha McIlwain
February 10, 2010 | Naples, FL
My family first met Fr. Klein when he was assigned to St. Patricks Church in Mystic. When he later became Pastor of St. Mary, Mother of Our Redeemer Parish in Groton my family started to attend mass there. He was a wonderful person, we enjoyed taking him out for lunch and listening to his many military stories when serving in the Air Force. He will be greatly missed by evryone.
Marilyn and Kirk Kirkpatrick Mystic, CT
February 10, 2010
FATHER KLEIN WAS A DEDICATED PRIEST AND A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING. WE WERE VERY FOND OF FATHER KLEIN, RESPECTED HIM GREATLY,AND ALWAYS FOUND HIM TO BE VERY INTELLIGENT AND EXTREMELY FAIR-MINDED. FATHER KLEIN NOT ONLY VISITED OUR ELDERLY AUNT ON FIRST FRIDAYS, BUT ALSO MARRIED TWO OF OUR CHILDREN. HE PARTICULARLY ENJOYED OUR DAUGHTER'S RECEPTION AT THE MYSTIC AQUARIUM. FATHER KLEIN WILL LIVE ON IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, AND WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY.
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DAN AND ELLEN DANDER
February 09, 2010 | BRADENTON, FL
Fond memories of Fr. Klein and his dedicated service to St. Mary's. He was always friendly and pleasant.
Sue Fitzgerald
February 09, 2010 | Mystic, CT
I had the privilege of serving as Organist for Fr. Klein and the people of St. Mary at the 5:30 Saturday mass for 15 years. It was a pleasure to work with Fr. Klein who was a man of integrity. He showed a reverance for the mass and demonstrated respect for every aspect of the church. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Noonan
February 08, 2010 | North Stonington, CT
Father Klein had a strong character as well as a gentle heart. We will miss his loving and caring words of wisdom and his concern for honesty and professionalism. Father Klein was a talented writer. We will always have a love in our heart for our dear and close friend. Katherine and Owen Donahue
Katherine & Owen Donahue
February 08, 2010 | Mystic, CT
The world lost a true friend, but heaven gained another angel. We'll miss you, Father Klein, and especially we'll miss your kind smile and gentle eyes. Mass always felt like a true celebration in your presence.
Go with God.
Teresa Little Smith
Teresa Little Smith
February 08, 2010 | Clinton, CT