May 6, 1942 ÔÇô Oct. 14, 2023

Ted Sosnowski, a remarkable individual with a passion for mathematics, discovered his talent while serving in the Army.

During his time in the 8th Infantry Division in Germany, Mr. Sosnowski found himself assigned to the Finance Corps, responsible for distributing paychecks. His son Douglas recalls how his father became the unit’s most popular man.

Prior to his military service, Mr. Sosnowski had aspirations of becoming a pharmacist. However, due to financial constraints, he was unable to pursue this career path and instead enlisted in the Army.

The skills he acquired during his Army days served him well in his subsequent corporate career. He eventually rose to the position of chief financial officer at Sherwood Corp., a renowned manufacturer of valves for propane tanks and scuba diving equipment.

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On October 14, at the age of 81, Theodore S. Sosnowski passed away at his Williamsville home after a period of declining health.

Born in Niagara Falls, Mr. Sosnowski was the eldest son of a welder for Hooker Chemical Corp. He attended various schools in the area, including Sacred Heart School, LaSalle Middle School, and Bishop Duffy High School. In high school, he met Patricia A. Gerbasi, whom he later married in May 1965.

Starting his career in data processing at Carborundum Corp. in Niagara Falls, Mr. Sosnowski quickly advanced in his field, earning an associate degree from Niagara County Community College and later completing a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Capital University in Ohio.

In the early 1970s, he joined Sherwood in Lockport and eventually became the plant controller. After being transferred to Cleveland by parent company Hill Acme, he served as corporate controller and advocated for self-insurance in healthcare and liability matters. Throughout his career, he traveled extensively, handling liability cases both domestically and internationally.

Following the acquisition of Hill Acme, Mr. Sosnowski returned to the Sherwood plant in Lockport in 1985, where he served as a vice president of finance and administration. He also took on the role of head of human resources.

Upon retiring in 2000, Mr. Sosnowski dedicated his talents to the Christ the King Catholic Church in Snyder, serving as the business administrator for seven years. He was also an active member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church for 37 years, where he contributed as a eucharistic minister, choir member, parish mission workshop leader, and played a role in establishing a perpetual adoration chapel.

In addition to his professional and religious commitments, Mr. Sosnowski was a devoted father to five sons. He embraced his role as an assistant scoutmaster, organizing numerous camping expeditions to Boy Scout camps and Allegany State Park. He also coached youth baseball and was known for supporting and mentoring the underdogs.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing with friends, sons, and grandchildren, and he developed a passion for woodworking during his retirement.

Survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia, who was dedicated to teaching preschool children, Theodore S. Sosnowski is also remembered by his five sons: Brian, Douglas, Michael, Stephen, and Jason, as well as his nine grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at St. Gregory the Great Church in Amherst.