Ted Manchester

FREDERIC “TED” E. MANCHESTER, (69), of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, passed away on May 30, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Frederic, fondly known as Ted, was born to Muriel Joy and Frederic H. Manchester on August 5, 1953 in Washington, DC. Ted is survived by his wife Narda Bao, his daughters, Nicole Cortezzo and her husband Louis, and Natasha Costardo and her husband Joseph, sisters Virginia Manchester and Beth Wise, and brother James Manchester and wife, Kay. He adored his grandchildren Devin, Joey, Louie and Aubrey and cherished his niece Carmen and nephews Shane and Alex.

Ted graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1989 with a degree in Business Management. Ted had a passion for leadership and got deep satisfaction from developing the talents of others. He was the Director of Merchandising with Perfumania after spending several years at TJX-Marmax.

When Ted wasn’t working, he loved reading, being outdoors at the beach and in the mountains, spending time and traveling with family, and watching his beloved Red Sox and Patriots play. Ted radiated with kindness and treated every person he met with respect. He loved animals and had a profound fondness for his cats Spooky and Spanky. His light hearted humor, love of life and endless curiosity will be greatly missed.

A special thanks to Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge in Charlottesville, VA for giving Ted exceptional end of life care. The family will have a private service in Asheville, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ted’s name to Autism Speaks or the Lyme Disease Association.