Contributions to the tribute of Theodore J. Haley

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joe connelly posted a condolence

Monday, April 9, 2018

rest in peace teddy god bless you and go irish!!!

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Patrick Ryan (Cousin) posted a condolence

Monday, April 9, 2018

I guess I'm the only one in my family who still sees the world through rose-colored glasses. I realize that Teddy had his problems, like we all do, nobody is perfect, but that will never change the fact that I have so many vivid and wonderful memories from my childhood coming up to visit My Aunt Irene and Cousin Teddy from Maryland. We would always look forward to these trips, normally around Christmas and in the summertime as well. Teddy was always there for us, spending a lot of time with us and I truly believed he loved us as much as we loved him. When my brother (Jim) and I would get Eagles football uniforms as kids for Christmas, we'd bring them with us to New Jersey and Teddy would always take us outside, along with the neighborhood kids and we would run around in their large back yard for hours, snow and all. When it wasn't snowing, I used to think Teddy would look for the biggest cactus patch to tackle me in, and at the end of the day, my brother and I would spend hours picking the little stickers out from all over our bodies, I don't recall Teddy getting stuck hardly at all! In the summer we would spend hours playing wiffle-ball. One side of the backyard had a large Ivory growth on it and we would pretend we were in Wrigley Field playing the Cubs! Around the corner we would spend more countless hours swimming in the lake that was the hot spot of Deptford back then, I can still hear Tommy James & the Shondells over the loud speakers singing "Hanky Panky". Teddy took my brother and me on a bus trip to Philadelphia one Holiday Season to help us spend our Christmas money. I remember buying my first ever 45 record, it was Johnny Rivers "Secret Agent Man", and the first album was the Greatest Hits of those same Tommy James & the Shondells. We would visit with all of my Aunts and Uncles at Teddy's house around Christmas; I remember all of my Uncles sitting around the living room smoking those big cigars sipping their favorite brand of Whiskey, while watching the College Bowl games. My parent’s family was very close and the holidays were always special. I remember my favorite Uncle Larry, Aunt Alice, Cousins Danny and Lauren and their large Collie "Laddie" as well as Teddy's dog "Mickey", we would spend lots of time with those dogs as well. I do regret losing touch with Teddy as we grew older. I lived in NJ from January, 1980 through March of 1993; and I would see Teddy on occasion after I finished playing softball in the Beer League I was in with JoJo and Dominic Principato (hope that spelling’s correct) at the local watering hole to finish up a great weekend in the summer. Unlike my family on my father’s side and all of his siblings, Teddy and I and our generation didn't seem to stay as close. Who really knows why, I guess life got busier or whatever the case may be. No family was perfect, as I learned as I grew older, what family is perfect? But Teddy was my "Family" and I'm very grateful for my Cousin Danny letting me and my siblings know initially when Teddy had gotten sick. He gave my Teddy's Executor's phone number and I called the next night and asked if I could come to visit him and she said that Teddy wanted me to visit which made my day! I went up to see him nearly a month ago on Saint Patrick's Day! I only spent about 15 to 20 minutes with him, wishing it could have been longer, we had short conversations about this and that and I told him that I wanted him to know how special to me the times we had as children coming to visit him, and I told him that I loved him! I finally said goodbye and told him he was going home to see his father, mother, brother and all of his Aunts and Uncles. I left the facility and decided to go to Lakeview Inn, around the corner from 54 North Almonesson Road, to stop in and have a beer and a shot in Teddy’s honor as is the custom of us Irish folk. Later that evening I went to dinner with my sister and brother-in-law and as we were leaving, and I was heading back home to Maryland, there were two guys playing the banjo and guitar and wouldn’t you know it they started playing one of Teddy’s favorite songs? “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by The Band, and I thought to myself as I headed out on the highway with tears in my eyes, what a perfect way to end the day! Teddy had a hard life, and it wasn't easy for him I'm sure, he never knew it but we had a lot in common. I like him have never been lucky at love and have always stayed single; I lived with my mom as well until she died back in 1996. Teddy was a good man with a big heart and I will miss him. He's finally resting in peace. I have been praying for him as soon as I heard he was sick and I continue to pray for him. I hope God has called his soul home to Heaven. God bless you Teddy Haley and thank you for being such a great cousin.

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The Cole Family posted a condolence

Monday, April 9, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family and friends (Proverbs 17:17). For additonal strength, may you find it in God who cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Please accept our deepest condolences.

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Linda Gallaher, nee Principato posted a condolence

Monday, April 9, 2018

I,too, grew up with Teddy. He had a dog named "Mickey" when we were growing up. We had many fun times playing in his yard. Teddy was very proud of his job at the high school. It was his life. He was shy and guiet. He lived a lonely life. I hope now he is in his glory in Heaven. Rip, Ted. You were a great guy ! The old neighborhood misses you!

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Gary Swenson posted a condolence

Sunday, April 8, 2018

My deepest sympathy for those that mourn due to Ted's passing. Ted was a very dedicated employee and an integral part of the life of Deptford High School. Speaking as a vice principal and principal Ted was always great to work with. He was never given a task that wouldn't be done in a superior manner. When they enlarged the cafeteria a terrible mess was created over the Christmas holiday. Ted came in during the break and had the place sparkling for the returning students. I'm so sorry that Ted didn't enjoy a long wonderful retirement. God Bless, and Rest in Peace Ted

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Jennifer Trotman (Nee Principato) posted a condolence

Sunday, April 8, 2018

I grew up with Teddy, only 3 houses away from me. Many days were spent playing outside with him. He spent his entire life entire life with his mother. And then by himself. He was a lost soul. I kept track of him through my brother Dom. May Teddy now rest in peace in heaven where he belongs.

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The family of Theodore J. Haley uploaded a photo

Friday, April 6, 2018

In loving memory of

Theodore

1949 - 2018