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Theodore Zorick, 86, of Auburn passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Auburn Community Hospital. Mr. Zorick was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA., on August 3, 1939, to the late Theodore and Emily Zaborsky Zorick.
Ted earned his bachelor’s degree and retired from Lockheed Martin, where he was a Material Program Manager. He enjoyed going to OTB and playing shuffleboard at the SK Post with his friends.
Ted is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Montross Zorick; his stepchildren, Christine Secaur and Ronald Peacock; his grandchildren, Shaun, Nicole, Jessica and Josh; sister-in-law, Debbie Mohon; brother-in-law, Bruce Montross and cousin, Marianne Phillips of PA.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepdaughter, Pamela Peacock.
Calling hours will be held from 4-6pm on Wednesday, October 8th at White Chapel Funeral Home Inc. 197 South St. Auburn
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 9th at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Auburn. Burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Throop.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY.
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