PODSON, THEODORE J.

PODSON, THEODORE J. (TJ), age 97, of Erma, passed away with family present Saturday, November 28, 2015 at North Cape Center nursing home in North Cape May, NJ. TJ was born October 5, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Podson. He served in the US Army as Sergeant First Class during World War II and received a Bronze Star from the battle of Okinawa, Japan. He attended Drexil University for Business. TJ was employed by Robideau Industries, Philadelphia, PA as an inspector and then Regional Sales Director. Previously, he had worked many years for Vogel Ritt, of Philadelphia, PA. He was formerly of Havertown, PA before moving to the Cape May area approximately 40 years ago. In his later years, he worked at the Cape May Lighthouse, Kmart and Shop Rite. He had been a member of the Cape May Shade Tree Commission and he enjoyed landscaping, swimming, traveling, the casinos, and card playing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine and sister, Eleanor Rieger. TJ is survived by three sons: Theodore E. Podson of Philippines, Joseph (Kristen) J. Podson of Ellicott City, MD, & John J. Podson of Costa Rica; one daughter: Deborah (Jeff) Hodgson of Havertown, PA. He also leaves four grandchildren: Katie Podson, Dylan Podson, Jeffrey Hodgson Jr. & Victoria Hodgson; and his loving companion, Geraldine Benjes. A memorial service and the burial will be held at a later date, in the Spring of 2016 with an announcement on Evoy Funeral Homes web site. The burial will be in Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Alzheimers Association. Condolences will be received at www.evoyfuneralhome.com