Timeline
Ted’s life from the family’s papers: certificates, clippings and a calendar. Select a document to open it full size.
May 20, 1954
Born in Auburn, New York
Theodore James Baran was born in Auburn, New York, to William Thaddeus Baran and Kathleen Atterbury.
He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Parish, Auburn, on July 4, 1954.
1976
A 1956 Oldsmobile
Ted signed the registration for his gray and white 1956 Oldsmobile sedan, at Benson Road, Skaneateles.
July 31, 1977
Theodore J. Baran Associates
Ted filled in and signed a business certificate to trade as Theodore J. Baran Associates, at Benson Road, Skaneateles. It was filed in Onondaga County on September 13, 1977.
“I have at least one associate at this time”
1978–1980
On tape
Ted recorded on reel-to-reel with several groups of musicians, from 1978 to 1980.
September 25, 1982
Ted and Marie marry
Ted married Marie C. Gargiul at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Auburn.
“The bridegroom is a graduate of Skaneateles Central School and is the owner of the Brake X-Change in Auburn.”
February 1985
Chris is born
Ted and Marie’s son, Chris, was born at Auburn Memorial Hospital. The family’s 1985 calendar marks the day “Chris Born”; the next day it reads “Band”.
Chris was baptised at St. James Church, Skaneateles, in 1985, with Theodore Baran and Marie (Gargiul) named as his parents.
January 24, 1987
Ted dies at home
Ted died at his home on Grant Avenue, in the Town of Sennett, after a long illness with brain cancer. He was 32. He had owned and run the Brake X-Change on Grant Avenue for ten years.
His funeral was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles, where he was a member, and he was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles.
