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1949
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2025
Theodore Zeff Obituary
November 1, 1949 - February 13, 2025
Sacramento, California - "Teddy" Theodore J. Zeff, a loving and thoughtful husband to his wife Pamela, a great father to his daughter Jennifer, a rock of a man to his grandson Adrian, and a special fun uncle to his niece and nephews Donald, Grant and Tyson, Leah and Aaron, Ben and Gabe, and Ryland. He is survived by his big brothers Kenneth and Timmy and their wives Debbie and Shirley, his sister-in-law Paulette and brother-in-law David.
He was tragically ripped from our lives in an accident on his way to work.
He will be remembered for his calm steady disposition, his slow easy smile, his playful quirky sense of humor, his memorable and hearty laugh and his super napping skills.
He was the neighborhood watchdog and the mower of neighbor's lawns with a strong work ethic and sense of integrity. Google Sisu. His favorite movie. He made award winning meat loaf and his mother's famous buttermilk pancakes. He was generous with his love for all his family and friends. They broke the mold. He was a true mensch.
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Gary & Ann Douponce
February 27, 2026
Just learning of his passing. Ted was a funny and kind guy. We still have a funny picture he drew of Gary, framed and hanging in our home. So sorry for your loss.
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Jennifer Zeff
March 12, 2025
I loved you all of the days of my life and will love you for all the rest of my days. I am so grateful that you were my father. No one else knew how to handle me but you.
You told me that someday I would miss the "eye thing" at restaurants and you were so right. About everything. I love you Daddy-O
Love always,
Jennifer
Natasha McFarland
March 10, 2025
My sympathy and condolences to the Zeff family.
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