Theodore (Ted) Tenzlinger, Sr., 48, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 9, 2012 after bravely fighting a long illness for several years.

Born in South Amboy, NJ and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ, Mr. Tenzlinger resided in Princeton, New Jersey for the past ten years.

Mr. Tenzlinger was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School in Perth Amboy. Upon graduation, he served two years in the US Marines. Mr. Tenzlinger was a certified and licensed insurance agent and the owner of Allstate Tenzlinger and Associates in Edison, New Jersey.

Mr. Tenzlinger was a member of the Rotary Club of New Brunswick, NJ and on the Board of the Brunswick Bank and Trust in New Brunswick. Mr. Tenzlinger also sponsored several youth sports teams and generously donated to people and organizations of need.

Mr. Tenzlinger's greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 23 years, Luz Tenzlinger, and their three children, Teddy, Tommy, and Amanda Tenzlinger. He will always be in their hearts and will be greatly missed.

Mr. Tenzlinger is also survived by his mother, and by his father, three siblings, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave., Princeton, NJ on Monday, February 13, 2012 from 9-11 am. A Catholic funeral mass will follow at 11:30 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ. Following a private cremation, the burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718 or to www.cancer.org.