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Theodore Ted Damask
His nickname was Wyatt Earp. Like the legendary lawman, he spent his life enforcing the peace. He was a native of Swedesboro and it was there he started his career as a policeman. He was the chief for 6 out of his 13 year tenure and ran a tight ship. His work was well known and he was eventually tapped to become Warden of the Gloucester County Jail. While holding that position he was instrumental in starting training for the sheriff‘s department by developing the Correction Officer Training Academy, an institution used by the State for correction officers. His mantra was simple; follow the rules and respect everyone from superiors to the convicts.rnHe served in the Air Force during WWII and retired from the NJ National Guard as a Major. In addition Ted was elected to Swedesboro Council and was Council President for 3 years.rnHe was also involved with many associations: NJ Police Chiefs, NJ Wardens, American Legion, along with the Raccoon Club, Tall Pines Gun Club and many others.rnTed met a girl named Joyce Bruner while driving friends at a wedding. Within a year they would marry. Their union was blessed by, sons: Jett of Millville, and Tad (LeeAnn) of Harrington, DE and a daughter, Jorgann (Mike) Plale of Pennsville; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by a brother, Kimon, and sisters: Athena, Mary, and Ella. He was pre deceased by brothers, Nicholas, Constatine, and Pericles, and sisters, Georgia, Helen, and Evangelene.rnTed died at his Dover, De home on Monday, January 10, 2011.rnCome celebrate 86 giving years Saturday from 10:30AM at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro where the Service will be at Noon. Burial Lake Park Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 22 North Union ST., Smyrna DE 19977 will be appreciated.rnrnrn
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I was so sad to hear of Uncle Ted’s passing. Brad always remembers him as the guy who pulled quarters from his ears! He will definately be missed..he was a great man.rnrnLove,rnNicole (Ruppert) Johnson
My Sincere Sympathy to the Damask family,nnI will always remember Ted’s kindness and warmth most of all. There are very few people that we are blessed to have known for an entire lifetime and I was blessed to have known Ted for mine. nI can still picture the trips to Venuto’s beach house in Stone Harbor as a child, his support during a cross country race at KRHS and him showing me the antique brass lamp in Swedesboro and some stories of my dad. nnI know that him and my father are probably having one heck of a reunion in heaven. May he rest in peace and I will always remember him.nSincerely,nLarry Ward, Jr.
My thoughts and Prayers are with Mrs. Damask and her children and Family. I had many happy Memories shared with Jorgann and her Dad and Mom in swedesboro during our school days!! Sincere Sympathy to you all! God Bless. Love from Cindy XO
remember all the good and bad times we had as neighbors for over 30 years. always talking with him over the side fence when joyce came home from work. what wonderful friend and neigbor he was and also joyce. He will certainly be missed by all.
May peace and courage be with you during this time.
What a treasure heaven has received. We pray that you find comfort and peace in the days ahead.nDoug and Janet Nixon
Ted I will miss you at the bowling alley but God has you in his arms now so rest I’ll see you when I get there.rn To Joyce and the family,rnHave faith the Lord will see you through even a tough time like this.God Bless.rnRuby Allen