Ted "Teddy" Eckel died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersy but spent most of his life as a Maryland resident. He resided in the Edgewater and Annapolis area for 55 years.
Ted was honorably discharged from the US Navy. For most of his career he worked for Continental Baking Company, which he retired from. After retiring, Ted spent many years working for Koons Ford as a transporter. He was not one to sit around. He loved working and keeping busy.
He was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Annapolis. He enjoyed his coin collection and spending time with his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Ted was preceded in death, by his wife of 46 years, Mary Margret Eckel in 2005. He is survived by his children and their spouses Daniel & Kimberly Eckel of Lochaven, MD, Edward & Patricia Eckel of Harwood, MD, Julie & Bob McDonaldson of Evington, VA and Anthony & Clarissa Eckel of Annapolis, MD.
He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Ted has two surviving sisters Judy Christ and Kathy Kraska and a deceased brother John Eckel all from New Jersey.
Friends and family call at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Friday, November 11 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, November 12, at 9 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Burial with military honors will be at 10:45 AM on Tuesday November 29, 2022, at Crownsville Maryland State Veterans Cemetery.
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