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Theodore Savalas
1930 - 2020
Theodore Savalas
1930 - 2020
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BORN
1930
DIED
2020
Theodore Savalas Obituary
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Robin Leslie Jacobson
April 24, 2023
Mr. Savalas was my fifth-grade Language Arts teacher at Lee Avenue School, Hicksville, 1963-64. He introduced us ten-year-olds to American poetry and to Roget's Thesaurus, and gave us creative writing exercises. From his remarkable inspiration, I became a lover of words and reading, an editor, a creative writing teacher, and a poet. My lifelong thanks.
Jim Hatgistavrou
January 24, 2023
I miss him. He was a gentleman and Greek Patriot !
Maria
March 21, 2022
I worked with Teddy at the South Huntington Alternative High School Program. He was a very nice person. Genuine. Sorry to hear he passed.
THE GIO FAMILY - LAKE FOREST, IL
June 14, 2021
I remember seeing Teddy on Telly's show when Telly walked up to him in the audience and said, "You look familiar... You look like someone who's diaper I use to change... Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce to you my kid brother, Teddy..." It was right after I had met Telly at the home of my uncle Tony Angelos in Chicago (Winnekta, IL) during his visit.
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Michael Bucy
December 21, 2020
My sympathies go out to your family. Mr. Savalas was my 5th grade teacher at ACS in Athens Greece. Nick and I were close friends before he passed. I remember Teddy as a kind and wonderful teacher and he will always be in my heart. It's been a long time but the memories are still fresh.
Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick
July 21, 2020
My deepest sympathy to his loving family and many friends. Mr. Savalas was my 6th grade teacher at Alice P. Willets Elementary School in Syosset, NY. I never forgot his kindness and the joy he showed all of us in doing what he loved. He also instilled many memories of his beloved Greece and taught us all to dance the traditional dance. There was no one like him, and I will always remember this very special man. RIP
NIKOLAOS VOURAKIS
June 27, 2020
My condolences to the family. He was my 5th grade teacher at ACS Athens. Was also seeing him driving his Volkswagen bus on the Potamia road near Sparta.
Mikki Peter Pershinsky
February 18, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Savalas' passing. He was my 5th grade teacher at Lee Ave school in 1964. I still speak of the live bug display we had in the window facing the hallway and how the praying mantis ate her mate. He was a great teacher and friend.
February 13, 2020
We were neighbors for many years. I am so sorry to hear of Teddy's passing. Please know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Felbarg
Erin Berger
February 1, 2020
My condolences to the family, especially Athena and Aphrodite whom I had the pleasure of working with way back when at Loehmanns. I'm sure their kindness and good nature stemmed from their father.
Erin Berger
February 1, 2020
My condolences to the family, especially Athena and Aphrodite whom I had the pleasure of working with way back when at Loehmanns. I'm sure their kindness and good nature stemmed from their father.
Jerry DeSapio
February 1, 2020
Enjoyed every round of golf we played together.
He was always a pleasure to be with.
Rest in peace Teddy.
January 31, 2020
Please accept our warmest condolences, we are deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. Our hearts go to you all.
Sophia and Loukis Louka
Anne McCormick
January 31, 2020
We have been neighbors for so many years and
would have payed our respects but regretfully
we were unaware of Teddy's death.
You were so close in life that we know that you will continue to feel that closeness even
now at the time of his passing.
With our deepest sympathy.
the McCormick family.
William Bennett
January 31, 2020
Mr Savalas was one of my favorites! RIP
Lee Ave Class of '64/ HHS '70
Carole Mangels
January 30, 2020
RIP Mr. SAvalas...my fifth grade teacher, 58 years ago!! One of the best!!
Sue
January 30, 2020
What a kind soul - I worked with Teddy for many years in radio here on Long Island -- I feel lucky I just spoke to him about a month or so ago -- and found his holiday card just this past Monday on my desk.
Sending loving wishes to his family. Sorry we can not be there with you tonight in person, but our hearts are with you all.
Sue Zizza and David Shinn
David Cyphers
January 30, 2020
Dear PAT and Christina, Litza, Noola, Beba
Wishing we could be there with you today.
All Our Love,
David & Joanne Cyphers
Jim Hatgistavrou
January 30, 2020
Dear Panayota,Athena,Aphrodite and Family,
Please accept our condolences for one of the nicest persons we have ever met. Maria and I loved him so much, and will miss him always.
He is now in heaven with Angelo having homemade wine and smiling down at all of us.
May his memory be eternal. God Bless
Carol Litras
January 30, 2020
Athena, I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing. The mention of his backyard taverna brought a smile to my face. Not sure that you remember me but we spent time together in classes at ACS, again to run into each other at Hofstra and in Huntington. My condolences to your family.
Carol
The Staff of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home
January 30, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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