Theodore Ted Damask

His nickname was Wyatt Earp. Like the legendary lawman, he spent his life enforcing the peace. He was a native of Swedesboro and it was there he started his career as a policeman. He was the chief for 6 out of his 13 year tenure and ran a tight ship. His work was well known and he was eventually tapped to become Warden of the Gloucester County Jail. While holding that position he was instrumental in starting training for the sheriff‘s department by developing the Correction Officer Training Academy, an institution used by the State for correction officers. His mantra was simple; follow the rules and respect everyone from superiors to the convicts.rnHe served in the Air Force during WWII and retired from the NJ National Guard as a Major. In addition Ted was elected to Swedesboro Council and was Council President for 3 years.rnHe was also involved with many associations: NJ Police Chiefs, NJ Wardens, American Legion, along with the Raccoon Club, Tall Pines Gun Club and many others.rnTed met a girl named Joyce Bruner while driving friends at a wedding. Within a year they would marry. Their union was blessed by, sons: Jett of Millville, and Tad (LeeAnn) of Harrington, DE and a daughter, Jorgann (Mike) Plale of Pennsville; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by a brother, Kimon, and sisters: Athena, Mary, and Ella. He was pre deceased by brothers, Nicholas, Constatine, and Pericles, and sisters, Georgia, Helen, and Evangelene.rnTed died at his Dover, De home on Monday, January 10, 2011.rnCome celebrate 86 giving years Saturday from 10:30AM at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro where the Service will be at Noon. Burial Lake Park Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 22 North Union ST., Smyrna DE 19977 will be appreciated.rnrnrn –