08-23-2012, 08:49
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Thaddeus (Big Teddy) Sanfilippo
Thaddeus Sanfilippo, a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, the 77th SFG, and the 12th SFG (USAR), and loving husband to Maggie, his wife of over 50 years, passed away unexpectedly last night as a result of suspected complications from recent open heart surgery.
Further details will be added as they become avaialble.
Blue skies, gentle breezes, and soft landings forever, my friend. 
The pics are:- Ted as a CPL (?) in the 82nd Airborne Division
- Ted and Maggie
- Ted as a SSG in the 77th Special Forces Group
Added 28 Aug:
Thaddeus Safilippo
The Picayune Item, 25 Aug 2012
CARRIERE — Visitation for Thaddeus “Ted” Frank Sanfilippo, 75, of Carriere, Miss., who passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 will be held Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home.
Services are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
A native of Chicago, Ill., he was a retired VP of Sales and a member of the United States Special Forces Association. Ted was proud of his service to his country and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph and Mary Zakovic Sanfilippo.
Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Magdalene “Maggie” Marie Sanfilippo; three sons, Michael Joseph Sanfilippo, Anthony and wife Kate Sanfilippo, and Robert Scott Sanfilippo; one daughter, Christine and husband Jim O’Berry; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
http://picayuneitem.com/obituaries/x...afilippo/print
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08-23-2012, 08:55
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Sad news, indeed. You will be missed Big Teddy. Thank you for your service to our nation, and for your contributions to this forum.
Prayers out to your family.
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08-23-2012, 08:59
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Damn.
Condolences to Maggie.
I only started to get to know him. I know he will be missed.
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08-23-2012, 08:59
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Big Teddy
You will be missed by many. You lead a long and full life and touched many.
My Prayers are out to Maggy and all who knew and loved Big Teddy.
You will be missed by all.
Rest in Peace..................
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08-23-2012, 09:04
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RIP Teddy
RIP Teddy
You will be missed.
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08-23-2012, 09:06
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So sorry to hear this. RIP Brother!
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08-23-2012, 09:07
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Big Teddy,
You will be missed. Since you were just on here posting yesterday:
"If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster" - Isaac Asimov
RIP
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08-23-2012, 09:08
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Brother,
Rest In Peace and thank you for paving the way.
DOL
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08-23-2012, 09:11
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Sad news, indeed.
BT's humor, wit, wisdom and experience will be missed by many.
Rest in Peace.
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08-23-2012, 09:15
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You'll be missed Teddy. My condonlences to his family.
Rest in Peace
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08-23-2012, 09:15
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RIP Brother. Condolences to friends and family. Today is a sad day.
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08-23-2012, 09:16
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Prayers out to the family
This one hit close to home.
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08-23-2012, 09:25
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Blue skies Big Teddy. You'll be missed around here.
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08-23-2012, 09:25
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Rest in Peace Big Teddy. You posted this for so many that I felt compelled to post it for you.
Gone,but not forgotten.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw - Cached
God Bless,Rest in Peace Warrior.....
He was just a simple soldier and his ranks are growing thin
But his presence should remind us; we may need his like again,
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.......
Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that might say:
OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY. (author unknown)
The passing of our soldiers often go unnoticed and unsung by most of the world, remembered only by family and friends. Wish it were not so. May he RIP, his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.........
I realize it's a Canadian song,however I believe most appropriate for this occasion.........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkgV5bl7kQ
Last edited by ChuckG; 08-23-2012 at 09:54.
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08-23-2012, 09:36
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RIP Big Teddy. It was an honor to get to know you.
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