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Former Albemarle County resident, Ted Curtis Lederman, lost his courageous struggle with cumulative, debilitating health challenges at his home in Rowlett, Texas on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas and father, Donald in 2013.Born on February 24, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of Donald George Lederman and Mary Antil Lederman, and the third of four brothers, Thomas Charles Lederman, Dr.Timoth Craig Lederman, Terence Carl Lederman. The boys moved to Charlottesville, when their father became the Regional Executive of Health and Education and Welfare. Ted, Tim and Terry attended Holy Comforter Catholic School, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and all four attended andgraduated from Albemarle High School. While attending high school, Ted was Treasurer in the Distributive Education Club. After graduating in 1969, Ted studied Business Administration and Journalism at the University of Tennessee, until being hired by Northrop Aviation, Hawthorne,California in 1974. Ted returned toVirginia in 1978 and worked for Rothwell Miller Brewing Company. Ted received a diploma certification from Gates Learjet and was hired by Vought Aircraft Company in Dallas, Texas. In Texas, he fell in love and married Patti Muller, mother of sons, Josh and Noah.Ted loved the music of the 70s, and was an avid Beatles' fan, who collected, bought and sold Beatles' memorabilia. He enjoyed discussing politics and current events with his mom. Ted was outgoing, and convivial, and will be sorely missed by his surviving family members, his mother; brothers, Timoth and Terence; uncles, Fred, Jim, Jerry; nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with his legion of friends, made across the country and in Charlottesville, with whom he always enjoyed keeping close contact by phone and social media.On Thursday August 4, 2016,there will be a viewing at 11:15 a.m. in the Chapel, then a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated for Ted at the Church of The Incarnation, at 12:15 p.m., followed by a reception in church hall.Donations may be made to Church of the Incarnation: 1465 Incarnation Drive Charlottesville, Va. 22901, and the Senior Center: 1180 Pepsi Place, Charlottesville Va, 22901. |
