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    Theodore J “TJ” Podson

    Theodore J “TJ” Podson[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23]

    Male 1918 - 2015  (97 years)


    Personal Information    |    Notes    |    Sources    |    All    |    PDF

    • Name Theodore J “TJ” Podson  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 18] 
      Birth 5 Oct 1918  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18] 
      Gender Male 
      Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Mul 6 Oct 1918  Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [20] 
      • Draft registration cards compiled from multiple registrations beginning in 1940, for men 18 to 45 years old.
      Residence 1930  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
      • Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
      Residence 1940  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
      • Relation to Head: Self; Relative Relation to Head: Mother
      FACT 29 Jun 1942  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
      Newspaper Story 14 Dec 1943  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [22] 
      Residence 14 Dec 1943  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 17] 
      Residence 1950  Haverford, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [18] 
      • Relation to Head: Son-in-law; Marital Status: Married
      Residence 8 Mar 1950  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
      Residence 1965  Devon, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
      Residence Abt 1979  Havertown, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [17] 
      Obituary for CATHERINE M. 21 Jan 1998  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [21] 
      Theodore J “TJ” Podson 28 Nov 2015  Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [23] 
      Residence Cape May, NJ Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
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      Death 28 Nov 2015  Cape May, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 12, 19] 
      Burial Dec 2015  Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
      Person ID I7505  Kelly Family Tree
      Last Modified 1 Jan 2025 

      Family Catherine Mary Sheedy,   b. 19 Sep 1919, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 1998, Havertown, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
      Marriage 1943  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 14] 
      Children 
       1. Theodore Edward Podson, Jr
       2. Joseph John Podson
       3. John J Podson
       4. Deborah C "Debbie" Podson,   b. 16 Jun 1959, Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Nov 2018, Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)
      Family ID F10727  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
      Last Modified 1 Jan 2025 

    • Notes 
      • Theodore J. "TJ" Podson, age 97, of Erma, passed away with family present Saturday, November 28, 2015 at North Cape Center nursing home in North Cape May, NJ.

        TJ was born October 5, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Podson. He served in the US Army as Sergeant First Class during World War II and received a Bronze Star from the battle of Okinawa, Japan. He attended Drexel University for Business. TJ was employed by Robideau Industries, Philadelphia, PA as an inspector and then Regional Sales Director. Previously, he had worked many years for Vogel Ritt, of Philadelphia, PA.

        He was formerly of Havertown, PA before moving to the Cape May area approximately 40 years ago. In his later years, he worked at the Cape May Lighthouse, Kmart and Shop Rite. He had been a member of the Cape May Shade Tree Commission and he enjoyed landscaping, swimming, travelling, the casinos, and card playing.

        He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine and sister, Eleanor Rieger. TJ is survived by three sons: Theodore E. Podson of Philippines, Joseph (Kristen) J. Podson of Ellicott City, MD, & John J. Podson of Costa Rica; one daughter: Deborah (Jeff) Hodgson of Havertown, PA. He also leaves four grandchildren: Katie Podson, Dylan Podson, Jeffrey Hodgson Jr. & Victoria Hodgson; and his loving companion, Geraldine Benjes.

        A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Road, North Cape May, NJ 08204 The burial will immediately follow the memorial service at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences will be received at www.evoyfuneralhome.com

    • Sources 
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