Theodore (Ted) Urbanski, 89, passed away peacefully on April 18 ^th , 2020 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (Rizzotti) Urbanski, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage with.

A lifelong resident of Salem, Ted was the son of the late Francis and Anastasia (Dobyeniecki) Urbanski. He graduated from Salem High School in 1949 and went on to serve in the Marine Corp. during the Korean War. After his time in the service he returned home and in 1954 he married his high school sweetheart Mary, who he raised 6 children with.

Ted worked as a brakeman for the Boston and Main Railroad for over 40 years until his retirement in 1992. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. He loved listening to polka music, going to the casino, and getting his scratch tickets from the corner store.

Ted is survived by his children: Ted Urbanski of Peabody, Paula Donnelly and her husband Larry, of Lynn, Lawrence Urbanski and his wife Janice, of Boxford, Stephen Urbanski and his wife Janice, of Beverly, Maria Bouchard and her husband Tom, of Peabody, and Carol LeBlanc and her husband Shawn, of Peabody. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Stephen Urbanski, Meghan and Tim Lever, Nichole Urbanski, Jenn and Paul Messina, Kristen Donnelly, Lauren Donnelly, Christopher Urbanski, Emily Bouchard, Sydnie LeBlanc, and Cody LeBlanc as well as his great-granddaughter Evelyn Lever. He is also survived by his sister Regina, his sister-in-law Pauline Tribou as well as many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Ted was predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents, and brothers: John, Edward, Paul, and Thomas.

His family wishes to thank North Shore Elder Services for all the care they provided him.

Due to current events a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Ted's name can be made to North Shore Elder Service, Danvers MA.