Obituary of Theodore H. Superak

Theodore H. "Teddy" Superak, Sr., 91, formerly of Green Brook and Carteret, N.J., passed away in Helena, Montana, on March 2nd after a brief illness. In his long life Teddy touched the hearts of many with his ready smile, impish humor and devoted heart. Born April 21, 1914 in Perth Amboy, NJ, to Stephan Szuperak and Julia Kotyuk, he spent part of his childhood in Hungary, served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and began a 35-year career as a truck driver for GAF Corp. During World War II he served as a U.S. Army car mechanic in the Pacific, rising to the rank of sergeant and receiving three medals for his service. He married Mary Juck in 1945 and proudly raised four sons, putting each through college. After Mary's death in 1978, he lived near family in Carteret for 13 years and California for 10 years. In his last two years, he was considered "the cutest little old man in Helena," enjoyed a much-celebrated nursing-home romance and, to the consternation of his caregivers, never gave up his passion for tinkering. He was also preceded in death by his sister Margaret Kostu and brothers Steve and Victor. He is survived by his sons and their families: Theodore Jr. and Mary of Davis, CA; Laughing Water (formerly Paul) and former wife India Supera of Helena, MT; John and Mary Otto of Stockton, NJ; Peter and Nancy Margolin of Carrboro, NC; granddaughters Crystal Water, Hillary, Claire and Nita; grandson Andrew; sister-in-law Coral Superak and many nieces and nephews. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Superak family, please sign the Online Guestbook below. Click "Sign Guestbook". Read Theodore Superak's Obituary and Guestbook on www.macfaddenfuneralhome.com.