Theodore "Ted" Tobiassen

June 17, 1934 - July 2, 2016

Theodore "Ted" Tobiassen, 82, of Brick went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by his family at his home, on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Ted was a longtime resident of Toms River and proud of his heritage as Toms River was named after his direct descendent Thomas Luker. He owned several service stations in Toms River and taught Auto Mechanics at Toms River South HS before changing professions and retiring from the Ocean County Sheriffs Dept. as a Lieutenant. After retiring, Ted worked as a seasonal Park Ranger for the State Parks System. Over the years he enjoyed, swimming, golfing, country music, dancing, motorcycling, walking and teaching his grandchildren games. He was an active member and usher at the Assembly of God Church, Toms River. Ted was predeceased by his 3 sisters, Lorna Kent, Goldie Matlack, and Mary Ellen Anderson. He is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie of 60 years, and his children, Jean Bucci, Mary Ronan and her husband Richard, Barbara Freudenberg and her husband George, Sonia Sikora, Ted Tobiassen and his wife Erin, and Lara Voss and her husband Jay. He will be missed by his 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters Ada Lupo, and Ann Cooper and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday 4-8pm, with a service at 7pm, at "The Family Owned" Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main Street, Toms River. Condolences can be sent to carmonabolenfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.