Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers durring this hard time. Ted was not only my client but also a great,great friend who will be deeply missed! May you all find peace and strength in the lord~
Michele Austin
Michele Austin 2009-03-19 06:18:38
I was so sorry to hear of Ted\'s death. Ted and I worked together at Iceland Seafood. He was one of the most personable guys I ever met and wonderful to work with. My deepest condolances go out to his family.
Marlene Redden 2009-03-19 06:28:38
To the Croy family:
I had the pleasure of being a teammate of Ted's on several baseball teams- he was a great friend and teammate. I'm very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Roger Raines 2009-03-19 06:48:56
To the Croy Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I like to think about all the fun times and great laughs I had with you all and Ted over the years.
May God be with you all
Richard Pace 2009-03-19 07:13:17
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL REMEMBER THE VIBRANT SMILING AND IMPISH WAY TED WAS.
WE HAVE LOST A FRIEND AND FAMILY MEMBER BUT WE NEED TO REALIZE THAT HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE PLAYING BASEBALL IN THAT GREAT STADIUM IN HEAVEN.
DAVE MCDANIEL 2009-03-19 07:30:10
I am very sorry and send my deepest condolences. Ted was my best friend as he was to many others. His personality, humor, and friendship meant more to me than anything.
I will forever miss Ted and will always think of his smile, humor, and generosity. I loved him like a brother.
God and heaven will embrace and love him for all the good Ted has brought to so many.
Bill Wald 2009-03-19 07:49:26
May all the great times we had together help us through this difficult time!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Clay and Mary Snarr Long 2009-03-19 08:18:48
So sorry to hear of your loss, please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dara Curry 2009-03-19 08:29:02
To the Croy Family,
We in the food industry who worked with and loved Ted are heart broken to hear of Ted's passing. Ted was without question one of the most positve people I knew.
He was a brother to many of us who worked with him.
Ted had a wonderful gift of making people smile.
God Bless my friend!
Tom Wendt 2009-03-19 08:49:56
Was very sorry to hear about Ted's death. Has been many years since I have seen or talked to Ted but will always remember him from our younger days. Much sympathy to the family.
Steve Will 2009-03-19 09:14:15
Tim, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this diffcult time.
The Family of BJ Skelton 2009-03-19 09:19:20
I remember the day I met Ted, I felt like I had known him forever. I am lucky to have shared many great times with Ted - his big smile, love of life and the way he always treated everyone with kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. He was truly an amazing person.
Tim Doyle 2009-03-19 09:40:55
To the Croy Family,
We were so heartbroken to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers during this time!
We send our love!
Nathan & Sarah Blackwell 2009-03-19 10:16:03
To The Croy Family,
Know in your hearts that Ted was loved and embraced by so many people in the foodservice industry, myself included. He possessed an infectious smile and had a heart larger than life. He hasn't left us, he merely moved forward and recieved his angel wings. May God be with you all during this challenging time.
Kim Colacchio 2009-03-19 10:19:40
To the Croy Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Shannon Smith Davenport 2009-03-19 12:17:52
To The Croy Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. It has been years since I have seen him or the rest of the family, but I have always held everyone in my heart. May God touch the family and give them strength during this time of grief. I will keep all in my prayers.
Tammy Hoover Ott 2009-03-19 13:18:23
To The Croy Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. Teddy was a dear friend to myself as well as many. There are too many great times and memories to mention, but they will never be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Dave Thompson 2009-03-19 13:52:42
To the Croy Family,
I have not seen Teddy in years, but my memory of him is his great smile and laugh. He loved and adored his children! I knew many of his friends from TA and they were a close group that cared for each other. All of you are in my prayers. Blessings, Linda Nipe
Linda Turner Nipe 2009-03-19 14:32:41
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ted. I worked with him at HFP Sysco many years ago. He was a great guy with an awesome personality. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Greg Moats 2009-03-19 15:49:25
Mady, Taylor, and Lindsay,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing away of Ted. Although we are now in Tennessee, we have many great memories of Ted in Harrisonburg and that special time with your family in Naples. You are in our thoughts and prayers. As you go forward in life, pass along the positive memories of Ted that he has given you. God bless.
Jim and Mary Small 2009-03-19 18:15:15
To the Croy Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ted. I will always remember Ted and the great times we had playing baseball for TA and in Bridgewater growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary Simmons 2009-03-19 19:06:10
What a Guy!
I will cherish the memories I have of Ted and our times together. It was always a privilege for me to introduce Ted to my friends and cohorts. It was his unique personality and humor that they would never forget. As the months and years progress, I will reminisce with tears and laughter. I will truly miss him, as will many. He loved life, he loved his friends and his family always held a special place in his heart.
Thank you for everything Ted!
Lynn Grimes
Lynn Grimes 2009-03-19 20:00:23
My Brother Bill Wald spoke very highly of Mr. Croy and cherished their friendship. Just wanted to pass on that his good nature even affected people he had never met. I offer my prayers to the family in this diffucult time.
God Bless.
Dominic J. Arcuri
Dominic Arcuri 2009-03-20 06:57:41
The foodservice industry is a very close group of people. Ted, as a customer representative, was one of the best I had ever dealt with. Not because of the products he represented, but because of the way he cared about the people he dealt with. He was funny, caring, sincere, and you always felt he was going to go out of his way to make sure he delivered on his promises. Ted and I were friends far after we stopped dealing with each other on business. We kept in touch even though our lives went in separate ways. When you spoke to him he never talked about how he was doing, always about mutual acquaitences and where they were now and how they were doing. That was the kind of guy that Ted was. The industry, the world, and most importantly, his family. has lost a great soul in Ted Croy. God Bless his Mom and Dad for raising him to be the man he was. My wife and I are truly sorry for your loss.
Art & Marge Kessler
Todd, North Art Kessler 2009-03-20 08:11:19
Ted had one of the most infectious smiles in the world. I had the pleasure of working with him during Icelandic and Carolina Turkey days. We miss his happiness, his cheer, his easy going manner – and the stories. The boy had some whoppers to tell. Each funnier than the last.
When he was off on sales trips and away from the family, he was with folks like me. On behalf of his customers; thank you for sharing Ted with us. He is one of the good guys in the business and will be missed.
God Bless --
Wayne Hoeye 2009-03-20 08:15:44
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Krystal and Matthew Muterspaug 2009-03-20 09:03:04
Ted was a lively vibrant man, and he made everyone smile with his exuberant attitude. Ted was very instrumental in our success many years ago and Leo and I will never forget him..may God bless the family and I choose to smile everytime I think of Ted because he would have wanted it that way.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Daugherty & Associates- Terry and Leo Daugherty
Terry Daugherty 2009-03-20 09:35:00
Mady, Taylor and Lindsey
This last week my thoughts and prayers have been with all of you. Ted was a very special person with a great smile. Unfortunately, because of illness, I will not be able to attend the memorial service, but please know all of you will be in my thoughts. I will never forget Ted. The many wonderful times will all had together will always be in my mind. Love to all of you
Denise Liskey 2009-03-20 10:07:21
Tim and Family,
Just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the pain of your loss be eased by the memories that you cherish.
Billy Skelton & Patty Black 2009-03-20 10:08:29
Mady, Lindsay and Taylor,
I am so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. I will always remember his big smile, his love for family and life and his great since of humor. He will be missed by so many.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers especially during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ginny (Cason)
Ginny Cason 2009-03-20 10:42:03
Taylor & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember talking to your dad at the HHS basketball games. He was a very nice man and was very proud of you.
Sincerly,
Kaye Washington (Halston's mom)
Kaye Washington 2009-03-20 11:32:05
sorry for your loss.
sara muterspaugh caricofe 2009-03-20 13:35:28
Sorry to hear the bad news. We wantyou to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless and comfort each of you.
Best Wishes
Your Freinds
Nelson & Cora Anderson 2009-03-20 13:52:23
Best Wishes at this trying time
Nelson and Cora Anderson 2009-03-20 14:01:55
Mady.Taylor and Lindsay...we have all be blessed with Ted in our lives....such a special person...Mady..we will always cherish the times we have shared with you and Ted...such a loss...he was such a giving smiling person...Mady you are a saint..an angel..we love you..take care and may the angels carry you all during this very difficult time...Ted would want us to remember all the good times!!...Love Maria and the SHD gang
Maria Botkin Miller 2009-03-20 15:15:53
Mady, Taylor and Lindsay, we will never forget the days of Teds presence.....both Ted and Mady were so very kind and giving to all of us associated with the airline....we are so sorry for your and our loss!!!...Love the Connellees
Rick Pam and Slade Connellee 2009-03-20 15:47:38
Oh my! I've known Ted for 20 years. Very sad and sorry to hear the news of his passing. He was a legend in the foodservice industry and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
David Shares 2009-03-20 18:18:38
I know that times like this are hard,but if we look to our Lord Jesus for comfort we can over come anything,Jesus says that He will wipe away our tears and heal our hearts ,that He will never leave us or forsake us,its just that sometimes we forget that we have to ask Him.Just remember that this is a time to check ourselfs to see where we stand with God.last year I lost my twin brother George Sprinkel ,he was Teds uncle, it seems to be to many losses in such a short time,only I look at them as miracles to be with Jesus.I love you Ted,and I will see you some day.On that day we will be together again love Aunt glenna
Glenna Ibarra 2009-03-20 18:21:33
Mady and Family, Please accept our condolences during this difficult time!! Ted was a great friend and we surely had some great times growing up in bridgewater and playing baseball together!!! I will never forget the many memories.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family!! May God Bless, J.D. and Diane McCurdy
J.D. and Diane McCurdy 2009-03-20 18:58:42
Dear Mady, Lindsay and Taylor:
We are so very sorry to hear the sad news of your loss. We hope that all of your happy memories of special times you shared with Ted will somehow and in some way bring you peace and comfort as you move through this difficult and sad time. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts.
Most Sincerely,
Karen and Steve Sodikoff
Karen and Steve Sodikoff 2009-03-20 20:26:31
Dear Maddy, Lindsay, Taylor and Family,
I don’t really know where to begin other than the beginning. When you meet Ted the first thing to notice is what can only be described as a “Cheshire Cat” grin. His smile, his voice, that slight Virginia drawl, his wit and his class were always there for his friends.
His success in the chain business was simply amazing and I don’t know if I have ever come across anyone as adept at it than Ted in my 36 years in the food business.
We eventually developed many friends in common from business and we are all saddened by the loss, but I see so many familiar names here thanks to Ted. He saved my business and my house back in 1995 when I ran in to some serious issues with some 15 rail cars of poultry. He gave me a phone number and my problem was solved. I was scared then and I shouldn't have been with friends like him. All you need is one and he was the one. God has blesse...
Brian Dunn 2009-03-20 23:26:45
My prayers are for Ted, and with Ted's family and friends.
George Wald 2009-03-21 06:48:32
I think it speaks volumes that A Broadway boy could call a TA boy his friend. Teddy was a good friend and a excellent athlete.
Always positive and upbeat he was and inspiration for all that knew him. My deepest
condolences to his family.
Kirk French 2009-03-21 07:14:59
Kathy and I are very sorry to hear the news of your loss. We hope that all of your happy memories of special times you shared with Ted will somehow and in some way bring you peace and comfort as you move through this difficult and sad time.
Mike and Kathy Lam 2009-03-21 07:52:11
MR. & MRS CROY & TIM
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TEDDY. I HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR QUITE A WHILE. HE HAS SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART LEAVES SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT MY THOUGHS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING SUCH A SAD TIME.
TAKE CARE.
VANESSA THOMPSON
VANESSA THOMPSON 2009-03-21 09:25:16
To all the family of Ted I am so sorry about his passing and I know how much we will all miss him and may you rest in peace my brother..
Chris Sorensen
chris sorensen 2009-03-21 09:59:49
Mady, Taylor, and Lindsay,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Know that you and your family members are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God be with each of you.
Jon Small 2009-03-21 14:57:18
We are sorry to hear about Ted, but fortunate to have had the time we had with him. He touched the lives of many, and made our place on earth a better place because of his warmth, humor, and humility. While he is making people laugh in heaven, may God give peace to his family and friends...........
Kelly Harris 2009-03-21 15:30:01
We are so sorry for your loss and full of hope that as time passes and life returns to a normal routine that you find comfort by the continued love and support of family and friends
Robert & Tianna Croy 2009-03-21 20:41:19
What a Great Guy! Always a smile and always asking what he could do for me and our company. As a broker salesperson back in the Carolina days, he was always helping us out no matter what the reason. A big smile even when things went south was Ted...I feel honored to have had a chance to laugh with him. He was truly a special person to me.
If all persons throughout the world were made up of what Ted was it would be a much better place....
Jon Heenan 2009-03-22 07:01:58
I am so sorry for the loss of Ted. He was always such a great influence on me through my sales career and the fun times we had will never be forgotten. I had the great privilidge of learning from Ted through the years and will always remember the good times we all had. My best to the family.
Alan Britz
Alan Britz 2009-03-23 06:17:59
I am so sorry for the loss of Teddy. He will
truly be missed by everyone he knew!! He
always had such a beautiful smile on his
face. I have know Teddy for many, many
years & he never changes always the same
happy go lucky!!
Sandy Miller 2009-03-23 07:36:31
Taylor, Lindsay & Croy Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you through this difficult time.
Kemper & Ashleigh Funkhouser 2009-03-23 09:44:38
Ted was an awesome guy! I had the opportunity to enjoy a few dinners with him at various food shows and, he always had time and a smile for everyone. Ted will be missed by all and, our thoughts are with his Family.
John & Wendy Pollock 2009-03-24 13:18:09
Dear Mady, Lindsay, Taylor and the rest of the Croy Family:
We offer our heartfelt condolences to each of you and deeply regret that we were unable to attend the memorial service for Ted. Grieving is a natural process for us when losing a beloved family member from this life to the next, but some comfort comes by being left with all the fond and loving memories and hearing so many friends reassure you what a wonderful man he was. We recognize what a wonderful family he has, and we trust you will be blessed and comforted by our Lord at this trying time.
On behalf of each of these Harpers, we love you and are here should you need us for anything.
Don, Pam, Brad, Jeff and Sara 2009-03-26 12:05:56
Like many who have written I met Ted through the food business when I joined the Carolina Turkey team. When I went to work for him in national accounts we became life-long friends and we kept in contact regularly. I can't say anything not said already but think of his smile, the jokes, and the funny things he said and did that made me laugh until I cried. His heart was golden and he cared about everyone he knew.
I will miss him very much and know that God will bless him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as he spoke of you all often.
Gary Dean 2009-03-27 12:33:49
We just heard the sad news regarding Ted. I knew Ted when I went to Turner Ashby and remember what a great guy he was then. He remained one of nicest and friendliest people I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all that loved him.
Chris Beer and Family 2009-04-06 12:11:04
Was so very sorry to hear of "Teddy's"passing.He and I grew up together in Bridgewater and went all the way thru school and graduated together in '74.He was ALWAYS famous for that "WHO ME ??"smile. Teddy was so sweet and always a gentleman.I will never forget him. He'll always live in the hearts of ALL of who knew AND loved him. May his family find comfort and strength at this difficult time.God Bless you all.
Donna Orebaugh Dean 2009-04-06 18:54:03
I first met Ted in 1991 while at Arctic Alaska Fisheries Corporation. We tried to hire Ted as our National Accounts Sales Manager; however, the timing was not right for Ted. As fate would have it, our lives would cross again a year later after Arctic Alaska Fisheries was purchased by Tyson Foods and Ted had been hired by Tyson in the poultry side of the business. This time Ted did get on board in Tyson\'s Seafood business as our National Accounts Sales Manager. Ted spent several years with us and was a significant contributor to the success in growing the business. Ted\'s knowledge, attitude, and caring personality opened doors where ever he went as he was well respected in the Food Industry. I had the good fortune of traveling with Ted on several occassions for business. He not only made several of us laugh, but always had a wide smile (grin!) on his face. Even though I did not have the opportunity to meet all o...
John Semon 2009-04-10 14:45:30
Dear Mady, Lindsay and Taylor,
My heart and thoughts are with you guys during this tough time. I am truely sorry for your loss. It is sad and it hurts. I really appreciate the call Mady. I am glad you all planned a celebration of Ted's life, he would have wanted it that way. I have nothing but fond memories of Ted and you. "Back in the day", baseball, HFP even my start here in Fredericksburg followed the touch to Ted. You talk about filling some shoes. Ted could sell poop to a honey dipper. His smile, wit, and charisma were unmatchable. We all wished some of the challenges Ted faced would have come out differently. I know he was proud of you guys and cared for you dearly. I'm sure there was a spirited group who came to honor him. I wish I could have come. His spirit lives on in those who knew him and cared for him. I'm one who's got him. Best of luck. Surround yourself with people you care about andChappie Slye 2009-04-20 09:33:10
