Theodore Pasternak

Brenda , yes it is that Ted

I think Ted graduated with me from Union Springs Central School in 1975. We rode the same bus. He was always a rather quiet individual. If this is that Ted, I am sorry to hear of his passing. Can a family member please confirm if this was the same young man. If it is, we would like to include him on our memory table for our 50th reunion.

My condolences go out to all of Ted's family & friends. As one of his older cousins I knew Ted all of his short life. We didn't see each other often but it was very easy to bond with him when we did talk or get together. Ted was so kind! He was calm, patient and had great respect for all creatures & things in the world. I appreciate all of the comfort & joy he gave his mother. Ted will be missed as much as he was loved.

Ted was my cousin on my mom´s side. I didn´t know him well when I was younger, but in my adult life, he has often been the "family representative" accompanying his mom to various celebrations and funerals. In my experience, he was gentle and kind, And somewhat reserved. One of my fondest memories is going with him to the Naples botanical garden, where I discovered he knew a lot about plants! All kinds!
I try to get down to Florida at least once a year and it became a tradition for Ted and I to go out for dinner and catch up. I wish I would´ve gotten to know him more. In later years when I left Florida, I would worry about whether I would see my 98 year old aunt again, but I never dreamed it would be my cousin Ted who would leave this earth so early! RIP Ted! Love you! Cousin Cindy

Ted was my younger brother. We loved each other very much. Hard to put into words, but I will try. Ted had a lot of soul. He was always a pleasure to know.

Ted was good friend and neighbor of mine at the Thomas House for the last 8 years or so. When he got his cat, Paris, that's when we really bonded. She was a little escape artist and he would text me to help track her in the courtyard landscaping. She never strayed too far and always ran back upstairs to her Daddy!
His passing has left a hole in the spirit of Old 3rd St. South.