I miss Ted a lot, just the random check in and sharing pictures of our families. He is truly missed. I still can’t believe he’s gone. I hope the boys are doing well during this time. 

My condolences to Ted's family.  I was very saddened to hear that Ted had passed.  We were classmates at Marion Military Institute, went to the Army Air Assault School together, and were commissioned at MMI in 1980.  I connected on Facebook with Ted when I moved to the Jax area a few years ago.   We never did get the chance to meet up in person.  Rest in peace Teddie!  AIR ASSUALT!!

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Ted's family during this challenging time. His presence will truly be missed as he was my manager off and on for 3 different timeframes during his AT&T years of service. Ted was always running people away from my desk and telling them not to disturb me and telling them how I was one of his hardest workers and that I always made my numbers for him so don't bother Ann.   He was always carrying a small on his face and I appreciated him for his honesty, humor, and encouragement towards people.  He was always giving and providing lunch or snacks for us on his team to show his appreciation toward us.  I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know and work with Ted. Rest in peace Ted

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Ted was my manager for 5 years and he will be missed so much by so many! Ted would always tell our team he was an Introvert person (in the beginning) & liked to stay under the radar... lol & me being an extrovert person, I absolutely LOVED to get him out of his shell! I think he actually learned to love it too! :) He got so good at it, he passed out morning hugs every day! He was an amazing manager! The BEST! He took care of his team, loved to get us all together for food & fun! He loved to talk & he told the best stories of when he was in the Army & traveling. He talked a ton about his boys! It seemed like lately he was telling me (often) he was up at this bar / restaurant in Riverside (Blue Fish I believe) having dinner & drinks & one day I said Ted, you've been going there a lot... he chuckled & told me it's just so he can see his son. It melted my heart. He loved his boys so much! I will certainly miss talking with him. Ted will always be remembered & never forgotten. What a great man!

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Hey guys, sorry to hear about Ted ! These are great pictures you guys are sharing. I hope your days become easier one by one as time goes on sending lots of love and prayers to all of you Laurie Anderson.

My prayers and condolences to Ted’s family.   I’ve known Ted since early 2000’s; my son and I trained with him in our martial arts school.  As one of the few women training in the school at that time; Ted was always supportive, instructive, kind but tough.  He loved to give me a hard time and challenged me.  One of my fondest memories was when Ted challenged me to a push up contest!  Ted had a distinctive laugh and I still remember it.  His passing was such a shock and he will be missed for everyone that knew and loved him.

I am writing to extend my condolences to the entire Ted Elebash family (by blood and/or by friendship), particularly Edward and Hunter, who i knew as boys over 25 years ago. We have lost a real good man!! However, the memories will live on and Ted's contributions will remain with me for the rest of my life, as I am sure will be the case for everyone.

Ted was one of my regular training partners in Judo and Hap Ki Do, although we both were also involved and trained in Tae Kwon Do. Along with the rest of our common martial arts brothers, Ted was and will always remain dear to me. We enjoyed the sweat and occasional blood and injuries we sustained as inflicted on each other, and laughed at our failures and celebrated our successes together. Ted's cheerfulness and good naturedness was contagious!! His laughter and sense of humor was like no other. To this day, I can hear him laugh. 

We often enjoined ice cream ventures together after our training sessions at my home in St. Augustine to sooth our sore bodies being the ice cream junkies that we were. Ted would drive down from Jax religiously to train with me. He loved his martial arts and his ice cream!!!..., and was dedicated to both! 

In addition, Ted and I would often discuss philosophy, life and his beloved boys while recuperating after our training sessions and at various other times. He was so proud of both Edward and Hunter! They were everything to him and he would do anything for them! He was not only a good man and trusted friend, he was a great and loving father!

Anyway, I could go on and on because there was a lot more to Ted. However, in closing, I wish to share that I am not only sad for his passing, but also because I missed seeing him on my last 2 forays with our martial arts brothers last year. Ted will remain in my heart and memories, and I wish his "boys," Ed and Hunter, and the rest of the Ted Elebash clan the best!!! I raise my cup to Ted and I say to him: "Thank you for your friendship my brother and for contributing to who I am today! Rest in Peace! You will be remembered and loved forever!"

Brought my little one to meet the Big Guy — with Ted and Prince

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to say here. I’ve known Ted only a few years. I was moved to his team at AT&T while we were WFH. I had no idea that Ted would become a friend. I learned more about myself in these few short years than I have the entire rest of my thirty something years. Ted took the time to notice the areas I struggled in and worked with me to make improvements in those areas. Ted was like a cool/slightly annoying dad to his team, and I mean that in the best way possible. He liked to pick on us and try to sneak up on us if he could. I quickly learned to cover my desk in mirrors so I’d see him trying to creep up behind me. My favorite game to play was anytime he caught me not focused on work, I’d see how quickly I could distract him with something else. One time he walked up and I was watching Facebook videos. I showed him the video and we got started talking about having porcupines as pets. Another time I was wasting time checking out a coworkers bag he’d got. Ted came up and asked what I was doing. I said “well he told me it was really expensive so I just had to see it!” Ted paused and looked at the bag, then he said “well how much was it?” I knew I was off the hook. He really had this way of keeping things light at work. If I was having a bad day and complaining, he’d look at me as I complained and then quickly just say “okay” and he’d get back to work. I’d realize whatever I was mad about wasn’t really a big deal and go back to work myself. He was really good at reading people and knowing what each of us was good at. He taught me that you can’t expect everyone to have the same capabilities and what it meant to meet people where they are. I feel kind of like a dork saying it, but Ted really was like a father figure to me at least. Without him, I never would’ve learned I have autism and adhd. I never would have got into therapy and got onto the right track with my life. I would’ve continued having this terrible outlook on life instead of focusing on the positives every day. Ted’s influence made my life better and subsequently, my husband’s and son’s lives as well. I am so thankful to have met him and had the opportunity to be a part of his team. 

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Halloween fun — with Tiffany Hunter and Ted

Ted and I started at Fleming Island together  in 2005 and stuck together after training. His wry sense of humor got me through some long days. He loved to give me a hard time and make jokes. He made me laugh often. He was a good friend. We were close in age and we talked about our childhoods and families, conspiracy theories and outer space.  He was very well read and intelligent.  He spoke of his 2 sons often. He was a kind person and would help anyone. My sincere condolences to the family. 

I am heartbroken. He will be missed by many

Rest in peace my dear friend 

Mysincerest condolence to the family! Ted was an awesome manager when I was on the presidential escalation team! Loved my time there and that i was able to get to know Ted better! He was one of a kind and will be missed!

My condolences and prayers go out to the Elebash family on your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ted since 2008.  We worked together at AT&T and even though he was a quiet type of guy, he was a manager who cared about his agents. He would come to my office often and we would chat on just about anything. His dry sense of humor kept me laughing. Ted and I were just exchanging text messages a couple of weeks ago so it was shocking to hear of his passing. When I retired in July Ted came to tell me goodbye thanked me for all I did as his manager. That truly meant a lot to me. God bless you Ted. Rest in Heaven buddy. 

I offer my heartfelt condolences to Ted’s entire family. Ted was not naturally an outgoing person; however he made every effort to ensure that his people knew they were important to him. When he did open up about himself, we were introduced to a funny, interesting, compassionate person who could express care as he was talking trash. He is truly missed.