Thaddeus Karl "Ted" Szostak

Ted lived with his partner in love, April Strickland, in Greensboro where he graduated from Grimsley High School in 1970. He went on to study architecture at the NCSU School of Design and graduated in 1976. He was a member of the NCSU's Varsity Swimming and Diving Team.

After leaving NC State, he went off to save the world with the Peace Corps and lived in Senegal, Africa helping farm workers and learning about the third world needs of that beautiful country. Coming home, he immersed himself in architecture and worked on several major projects including the renovation and additions to Duke University's Engineering School. But he fell in love with computers and made his own way: he founded and was the Chief Executive Officer for the Triangle Research Collaborative, Inc. at the Research Triangle Park where he developed applications and tools for time motion studies.

He loved his family, the great outdoors and especially bicycles. He was a longtime diving coach for the Guilford County Public Schools where he taught young divers the sport he loved all his life. Those that knew him, knew he enjoyed talking politics and was passionate about our challenging social issues. His voice will be missed.

He was predeceased by his father Bill Szostak, his brother Joe Szostak of Greensboro and his nephew Philip Rollinson of Raleigh.

He is survived by his love, April Strickland, the best thing that ever happened to him. Coming from a large family, he is further survived by his mother Eva Szostak of Greensboro, his brother Philip and his wife Rhonda of Chapel Hill, Barbara Rollinson and her husband Rick of Raleigh, his brother Billy and his wife Alice of Greensboro, his sister Eva Szostak of Raleigh and his many nieces; Sara Szostak and her partner Phil Allison, Rebecca Szostak, Anna Szostak and her partner, Randall Greeson, Somer and Jewel Szostak, Angel Patrick, and nephews Will Rollinson and his wife Kathleen, and Zac Szostak. He will definitely be missed by his cherished dogs, Wrigley and Cleo.

A memorial service in celebration of Ted's life will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 220 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC at 11:00 am Friday, March 18th. A visitation will be held at his mother’s home in Greensboro at 4503 Kenbridge Drive (27410) from 6pm-9pm on Thursday, March 17th.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Children's Home Society of NC, P.O. Box 14608, Greensboro, NC 27415.

Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is serving the Szostak family. Online condolences may be sent to www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.