Theodore H. Irwin Obituary (1932 - 2023)

Theodore H. Irwin, II July 3, 1932 – December 2, 2023 Theodore Hayward Irwin, II passed away peacefully at home in Essex Fells on December 2, 2023. He was 91 years old. Ted was born in 1932 in Buffalo, N.Y., the third of four children to Dudley Marvin and Margaret Smith Irwin. He graduated from the Nichols School in Buffalo and Williams College, class of 1954. Ted relished his college years. He was a history major, member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and played ice hockey. But he would tell you his greatest college accomplishment was meeting and falling in love with Miriam Eustis who attended nearby Bennett College. In 1955 Ted and Miriam were married at St Aloysius in Caldwell. Subsequently, Ted served in the U.S. Air Force in Niagara Falls, NY and was honorably discharged as a Captain. In 1957 he and Miriam settled in New Jersey and Ted began a career in the securities business in New York City. Initially, he worked for L.A. Mathey, later becoming a partner at Spencer Trask & Co. and its successors. He then became a partner at the specialist firm on the New York Stock Exchange, Agora Securities, and eventually acquired his own seat to become an independent broker. He worked on the American Stock Exchange, was a member of the New York Stock Exchange, the Bond Club of New York and the Buttonwood Club. Ted and Miriam raised six children in Essex Fells, NJ. They are lifelong members of the Fells Brook Club and were members of the Essex Fells Country Club. Ted was an enthusiastic athlete who enjoyed skiing, tennis and golf. Upon retiring, Ted and Miriam traveled the world and visited their children and grandchildren. Ted served as a Board member and a term as President of the Cope Center in Montclair, providing outreach services for the community. He was a member of the Saint Aloysius Parish. Ted is survived by his beloved Miriam, Catherine (Irwin) and Jeffrey Hipple of Moorestown, NJ, Lisa (Irwin) and Brian Keane of Upper Saddle River, NJ, Marcelle (Irwin) and Buddy Pope of Francestown, NH, Tuck and Kelly Irwin of Falmouth, ME, Jimmy and Liz Irwin of Essex Fells, NJ and Margaret (Irwin) and Oscar Corral. Teddy has 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A private service will be held graveside. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Saint Aloysius Parish in Caldwell, NJ.