Ted was a loving husband for 41 years to Susan; proud father to Shari (Joshua) Gentile and Thomas (Amanda) Heda; devoted grandpa to Mackenzie, Lexi, Jesse, Chase, and Elowyn; caring brother to Jeff (Susan) Heda, Kenneth (Lisa) Heda, and the late John (Jan) Sullivan, uncle to several nieces and nephews, and son to the late Harold and Suzanne Heda.
Ted was a boilermaker for Local #1 of Chicago for over 44 years. Member of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church of Hometown. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed cooking, and was a talented welder.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24, 2018 from 3:00-9:00 pm at Chapel Hill South Funeral Home (11333 S. Central Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453). Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, (9003 S. Kostner Ave. Hometown, IL 60456) with Fr. Thomas Cabala officiating.