Theodore “Ted” John Shurack passed away at his home on Friday, May 24th, 2019. He was born to Edward and Sally Shurack in Taylor, Pennsylvania on March 13, 1923. Ted is predeceased by his parents, his wife of 62 years, Arline G. Shurack, his son Theodore Shurack, Jr. and brothers Daniel and Walter. He is survived by his children, Barbara, Patricia Vaughn, her husband Les, and Robert; grandchildren, Nikki, Alec and Miranda.
He served his country in the Marine Corps during WWII where his love of aviation started. After his time in the Marines he returned to Connecticut and went to work for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for over 40 years until his retirement. He had a passion for airplanes, had his private pilots license and loved flying.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012. A funeral mass will be held at St Maria Goretti Catholic Church on Wednesday, May, 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with a committal service to follow at Moore Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association in lieu of flowers.