Theodore “Ted” Zidek, age 83, beloved husband, best friend and sweetheart for 53 years of Mary Lou, nee Ryan; loving father of Robert C., Richard L. (Nancy) and Kevin (Donna); proud grandfather of Marie, Carolynn, Barbara and Kevin Jr.; dear brother of Irene (the late Walter) Dombrowski, Theresa (the late Arthur) Schaffer, Eugene (JoAnn) and the late Anton (Carolyn); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Bernadette Church. Mass 11 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Member of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the Global Gourmet. Founding member, former usher, and finance committeeman of St. Bernadette Church and member of St. Bernadette Golf League. CEO of Astoria Wire/Metal Products. Purple Heart recipient of WW II. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Little Company of Mary Hospice, Misericordia, Heart of Mercy or Masses appreciated. To celebrate Ted’s life, visit www.mem.com or call 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242.
