Theodore “Ted” Sasala, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday November 12, 2014. Ted was born in Homer City, PA on August 4, 1937, the son of the late Mitchell and Kathryn (Machuga) Sasala. Ted grew up in Homer City and attended local schools and was a graduate of Homer City High School with the class of 1954. After graduation Ted enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for work on his Bachelor’s degree. While in attendance at IUP Ted joined the Army ROTC program.
After graduating from IUP in 1958, Ted taught briefly in Blairsville, PA before joining the United States Army. Serving in the Army for 4 years Ted reached the rank of First Lieutenant. It was also during his time in the Army that Ted would meet the love of his life Ruth Hilton. Upon his discharge from the Army Ted went on to a career at IBM. During his tenure at IBM Ted held various positions and traveled to many locations, finally retiring after 31 years in Somers, New York as the Director of National Language.
Ruth and Ted moved to Edgecomb, Maine in 1994. Ted loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing. It was this passion that led him to become a registered Master Maine Guide, a feat he was very proud of. He was also a proud member of the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association. Along with hunting and fishing Ted loved to be on the water and enjoyed many trips of the boat with his family in tow. While on dry land and not in the woods Ted could be found on the golf course a time he enjoyed and used to unwind.
Ted was an active member of the Edgecomb Congregational Church, holding various positions throughout the church. Ted was Chairman of the Council as well as a Head Trustee for many years.
Ted was never one to stay still for very long and always had a project or two going. Ted loved spending time with his family and enjoyed the visits they would all make to the house in Maine.
Ted was predeceased by his parents Mitchell Sasala and Kathryn Sasala
Step-Mother Louise Sasala
Brothers Richard and Ronald Sasala
Ted is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Ruth Sasala of Edgecomb, ME
Daughter Kathryn Feely and her husband Michael D. of New Milford, CT
Granddaughter Heather Feely of New Milford, CT
Brothers; Mitchell Sasala Jr., and his wife Emma Lou of Delmont, PA
Joseph Sasala and his wife Lisa of Cranberry Township, PA
Sister-in-laws; Lynn Sasala of Sarver, PA
Mary Sasala of West Hurley, NY
Brother in Law Jerry Hilton and his wife Pat of Harrisburg, PA
As well as several special cousins, nieces, and nephews
A celebration of life will be held on Monday November 17, 2014 at 11am at the Edgecomb Congregational Church 15 Cross Point Road Edgecomb, ME with Rev. Katherine Pinkham officiating.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Ted’s memory to the Edgecomb Congregational Church PO Box 113, Edgecomb, ME 04556
You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories page at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home-Boothbay