Theodore P. Uritus

Theodore Philip Uritus, 84, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2024 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on October 27th, 1940 and raised in Willoughby, Ohio, a 1958 graduate of Marianist Prep in Beacon, NY and a long-time resident of Upper Arlington, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years Rebecca, parents Theodore and Gertrude, and his brother Ronald (Dorothy), and sister-in-law Marghretta “Peg” Smith. He is survived by his children Amy (Joshua) Corna, Matthew (Erin) Uritus, Marghretta “Meg” (Troy) Zimpfer, Theodore A. (Samantha) Uritus, all of Upper Arlington; and grandchildren Julia, Quinn and Zachary Corna, Max and Eva Uritus, Lola and Luke Zimpfer, and Conrad and Scarlett Uritus. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Julie) Uritus, Denver, NC, brother-in-laws Dr. William Bailey (Barbara) Biggs and Mike Smith, both of Sylvania; and many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

A 1962 graduate of John Carroll University, Ted was heavily involved in student life, serving as President of the Cleveland Club, Vice-President of the Student Union, a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, and Captain of the Football team, most notably part of the JCU Athletic Hall of Fame inducted team that achieved the 1st undefeated season in program history in 1959.

Ted served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps from 1963-1969, with deployments in Vietnam and Okinawa and member of the 1963 National Service Champion winning Quantico Football Team.

Ted earned his MBA at University of Dayton while working as director of placement and on the football coaching staff. During a long and distinguished career in the single-family home construction industry, he worked for Ryan Homes, Beasley Homes, and Borror Corporation before founding Sovereign Homes and serving as the 1996 President of the BIA of Central Ohio.

An active member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, he served as a Lector and member of the Knights of Columbus. Ted will be remembered for his deep love and devotion to his family, his welcoming spirit, his strong faith and moral character, and his unwavering discipline. He had a profound passion for the Marine Corps, coaching football and cherished trips to the family ski house in Deer Valley. A special thank you to his long-time caregivers and Capital City Hospice.

Visitation will be held on January 6th from 4-7pm at Schoedinger Northwest. A funeral mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church on January 7th at 11am followed by a private family entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for Theodore and Rebecca (deceased May 2020) will occur January 7th from 2-5pm at Scioto Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Catholic Foundation.