Thomas Teraji Obituary

Dear Teraji Family,
We were sorry to learn of the passing of one of our former neighbors. We will be praying for you. Your former neighbors from Hyde Park Cooperative Homes

Dear Family of Mr. Teraji,
I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I was a student of his at Ray School. I had him for a gym teacher and then was fortunate enough to have him for 6A and 7B. He was a very wise and kind man. He was my favorite teacher and I have many fond memories I would like to share with you. I remember a trip to the Buddhist Temple in Hyde Park (I think). I remember that he recommended that I go to summer school since he wasn't allowed to have me skip a grade. I did and that allowed me to be a June graduate instead of Jan. He was very smart to recommend that. But my favorite memory is on the last day of school in 1956, we were going on a class picnic. I did not have my permission slip in. He tried to call my mother but the line was busy. He drove me to my apartment so I could have my mother sign it so I could go. I often think of his kindness in doing that and that memory influenced me during my teaching career. I taught in the suburbs for 27 years before retiring. I hope that sharing these fond memories will help you to deal with your sorrow and loss. You were blessed to have him as a loving father and husband as I was blessed to have him for a teacher.

Please accept our sincere sympathy for the passing of your father and husband. May you find comfort with many happy memories.

My dear neighbor:

I was so sorry to hear your husband passed away. My deep sympathy to your whole family. Peace and God's blessings.

If I may help in any way, please call.

Our sincerest sympathies are extended to the family of Mr. Teraji.We knew him at George Washington H.S., 1958-1962. He was our first basketball coach. He is fondly remembered by 2 cheerleaders and a basketball player: Joanne Kundrat Vlaisavljevich, Judy Kundrat Barnhill, and Vic Barnhill.