Theodore Constantine Papes Jr.

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Theodore Papes Obituary

Theodore C. Papes Mt. Kispo, NY

Theodore Constantine Papes, Jr., 81, died peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2010 . He will be forever known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, philanthropist, and executive. Mr. Papes was the founding President and CEO of Prodigy Services Company, which began as a joint venture of IBM, Sears, and CBS in 1988. He began his career as an IBM salesman in 1952, and ultimately became a Senior Vice-President and Group Executive, Director General of IBM Europe/Middle East/Africa and President of the Systems Product Division. Born in Gary, Indiana, "Ted" was the son of Theodore Constantine and Mary Di Paola Papes, immigrants from Greece and Italy, respectively. Ted served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electronics technician after graduating from Horace Mann High School in Gary. He then enrolled in his alma mater, the University of Michigan, on the GI Bill where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1952 with a BA in economics. He was an avid member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and became Sports Editor for the "Michigan Daily".

His memory and legacy will be kept alive by his adored wife of 54 years, Centes Morrill Papes; his children, Matthew (Deborah) Papes, Thaddeus (Valita) Papes, Daniel (Christina) Papes and Karin (Cyril) Cabral; ten grandchildren, and many dear friends.

Ted will be remembered as a compassionate leader, mentor, and coach. His greatest loves were his wife Centes, his family, the Michigan Wolverines, his Catholic faith, photography, the Adirondack mountains, barbershop and choral singing, and fishing and skiing with his wife and children.

Visitation will be at Beecher Funeral Home, Pleasantville on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at the Church of St. John and St. Mary, Chappaqua on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to San Miguel Academy of Newburgh, 241 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY 12550, The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, 351 Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 and The Northern Westchester Hospital Center, 400 East Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. BEECHER F.H. 418 Bedford Road, Pleasantville (914) 769-0001.

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Published by Naples Daily News from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Papes

8 Entries

Cyril Athans

February 2, 2010

Dear Centes and all the family
We are so sorry to hear that our dear cousin Ted is gone. The last time I saw him aws at Aunt Mary and Uncle Ted's 50th Annivessary in Detoit. As youngsters in Gary and Chicago we were together several times a year and they once came to Victory Heights, our summer place in nothern wisconsin,Re 1938.

Ted was my BIG cousin as he was about 9 and I was about 5. I idealized this older boy as he was so wise.

I am so sorry that our paths did not cross more in later years. My parents Christ and Mary Athans Loved Uncle Ted Aunt Mary and Ted and Dick so very much. My dad was so proud to "Teddy" and you and the family.
Lets communicate in the future when things settle down.
I have notified my sisters Catherine and Sister Christine and I am sure they will be contacting you.

Cyril and Von Athans

[email protected]

PS thank Karin Cabral for choosing another Cyril to be part of the family, I was always sort of lonely
Cyril A.

Bill Hewitt

January 14, 2010

To the Papes family,

I was saddened to hear of your loss; not only was Ted in our lives as our Dad's boss on many occasions, but we all had the pleasure of growing up in the same community. I remember fondly just a few years ago as we celebrated our folks 50th, I had the chance to sit with Ted and he properly recalled I had played "Mr. Bumble" in a grade school production of Oliver! I'll never forget the sparkle he always had in his eye.

Ken Mullane

January 14, 2010

Dear Papes Family,

My sincerest sympathy. As a kid your father/husband taught me things on a baseball field that helped me in life and I will be forever grateful.

Rob Hebert

January 13, 2010

Prodigy was my first full-time job back in 1988. I emember Mr. Papes fondly, as he seemed to really care about his employees and the company. I was 21 and naive, so I once reached out directly to him to complain that people working nights had no food in the building. Within 2 days, the cafeteria expanded it's hours and fully stocked vending machines serving sandwiches and etc were installed.

Duncan & Kay Erley

January 12, 2010

Dear Centes, Kay and I were saddened to learn, via email, of Ted's passing. We shall pray that you find the strength to deal with the situation during the healing period. Kay had fond memories of your Kappa reunions. I, of counse, remember the nickname the FIJIs gave you at Michigan.

January 11, 2010

Dear Mrs. Papes,
My mother forwarded the news of your husband's passing to me. As a young girl I have many fond memories of walking up the hill to jump on your trampoline, and yours being a house filled with family and love. My father passed on earlier this year, and the loss is indescribable. I am so sorry for your loss and on behalf of my family send you our sincere condolences. Tere Clippard Stevens

January 11, 2010

My condolences to the entire Papes family on the loss of a beloved and great man.

You are in my thoughts.

- Nancy Kern (Deb's sister)

NANCY RAVIN

January 11, 2010

DEAR CENTES, SO VERY SORRY TO LEARN ABOUT TED. I KNOW HOW MUCH PLEASURE SEEING ALL OF YOU AT VARIOUS TIMES HAS GIVEN TO MOM AND TO KATHI. PLEASE ACCEPT MY VERY SINCERE SYMPATHY AND KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU AND HOPING YOU WILL BE COMFORTED WITH MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME SPENT TOGETHER. NANCY RAVIN (IN TOLEDO)

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