Theodore T. Tamulevich, 96, of North Branford, died on Feb. 12 of complications due to congestive heart failure.

He was predeceased by his wife Mary Noonan Tamulevich and parents Valentine and Anastasia Tamulevich. Ted is survived by his son Theodore Tamson of North Branford, formerly of New York City, as well as his brother Valentine Tamulevich of Branford, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Born Oct. 28, 1924, in Branford, Ted attended Branford schools before graduating from the former Arnold College, University of Bridgeport. After proudly serving three years in the Army, European Theater, during World War II, he was employed by the State of Connecticut, Division of Bridges, for 33 years.

A kind and caring man, Ted was always ready with a joke and a smile, saying, “I love to see people laugh.” He will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives he touched.

A memorial service will be held in the spring, date to be announced. Donations in Ted’s honor may be made to VNA Healthcare and Hospice, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford CT 06437 or the Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471.