Our Beloved Papa "Ted" ~ Age 68 Passed away peacefully within the loving arms of his family and close friends on March 30, 2011. Preceded in death by parents Julian & Hildur; wife Antonette "Toni"; stepdaughter Theresa Rucci. Survived by daughter Kristen; son Theodore (Teresa); step children Karen Davis, Christine Rucci, Joseph Rucci, Jennifer Rucci; grandchildren Tannah, Trad & Boone; 10 step grandchildren; sisters & brother LoAna (Aldo) Gentile, Charlene (Jerome) Gunderson, Tyrone (Kathy), Rochelle (Richard) Frandle; best friend who Ted was extremely grateful for, Bob Carlson; many nieces, nephews, loving relatives & special friends. Funeral Service Monday (4/4) 11:00 AM at ST. MARK'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2499 N. Helen St., North St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to Service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. With his boisterous laugh & loving guidance, Ted touched so many lives with his ability to give each & every one of us a ray of his sunshine.