Rev. Theodore W. Osbahr, III

Rev. Theodore W. Osbahr, age 81, passed away at his home at the James F. Kelley Residence in Caldwell NJ on January 18, 2023. He served the Archdiocese of Newark for 55 years.

Ted was born July 17, 1941, in Rahway NJ to Theodore W. Osbahr, Jr. and Mary Agnes (Weaver) Osbahr. He attended St. Joseph Parochial school in Roselle NJ, Marist High School Bayonne NJ, and Seton Hall University. Ted attended Immaculate Conception Seminary and the Canisianum in Innsbruck Austria where he was ordained on March 11, 1967.

On returning Ted was assigned to Oratory High School where he began teaching and then became Dean. He served the Archdiocese of Newark at many churches in the area. Ted served as Vicar, Pastor and Administrator at St. Ann Parish, Newark, NJ; St. Aloysius Parish, Jersey City, NJ; Sacred Heart Parish, Lyndhurst, NJ; Sacred Heart Parish, Bloomfield, NJ; Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Franklin Lakes, NJ; St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Irvington, NJ; St. James Parish, Springfield, NJ; Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Roseland, NJ; St. Margaret of Cortona Parish, Little Ferry, NJ; St. Joseph Parish, Maplewood, NJ; Chaplain at Irvington Police and Fire Departments, Irvington, NJ; Chaplain at Knights of Columbus Council #4504, Union, NJ; Final assignment was at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Roseland.

Ted enjoyed his many trips with his family to Long Beach Island, Florida, and his many trips out West.

Ted was a kind and loving man who had a special relationship with his family and friends. He was a beloved brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend. He was predeceased by his parents and brother John Michael.

He is survived by his brothers Robert (Jaclyn) of Vestal NY; Richard (Janet) of Seminole FL and sister Mary (John) Jones of Largo FL and Nieces and Nephews: Janine Reilly, Shannan Osbahr and Brian Osbahr of Scotch Plains NJ ; Theodore Osbahr of Vestal NY; Robert Osbahr of Cicero, NY; 1 great niece and 5 great nephews; long time friend Dolores Megara and many cousins.

Visitation will be Tuesday January 24 at St. Aloysius Church Caldwell, 219 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30. Interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted's name to James F. Kelley Residence 247 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell NJ 07006 or St. Joseph the Carpenter School, 140 3rd Ave., Roselle NJ 07203.