Ty Tandler 1927-2011

We lost a great one on Saturday.   

I believe a few of you who read this blog met Ty Tandler, my father. He was a great father, a great patiot and a great Redskins fan. On Saturday, he passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83.

He was a Redskins season ticket holder since 1966. He and I sat in Section 219 at RFK and in Section 111 at FedEx Field for nearly every home game from then until the early 2000's, when I started sitting in the press box. Even after that I was always at the Tandler Tailgate, a feast that included some grilled meat and other great food.

We went to two Super Bowls together, the John Riggins game in Pasadena and the Doug Williams/The Quarter performance in San Diego. These and many other specail Redskins moments were made even better because they were shared with Dad.

Of course, if not for him, I would not be doing for a living what I am doing now, but that is not just because of the Redskins connection. Dad was the most optimistic and positive person anyone ever met. Whenever I would even think about getting discouraged he would be right there, encouraging me to continue following my passions and dreams. He was very proud of what I am doing And as the patriarch of the Tandler family, when it came to my sister, two brothers, his nine grandchildren, and all of the neices and nephews of the extended clan, he bragged about what every single one of us was able to accomplish in life.

He called me last week when his Redskins season tickets came and he was starting to figure out who to invite to each game. Dad certainly was slowing down at his age but that was not about to stop him from going to Redskins games. Sometimes he would need to stop and catch his breath during the walk from the car to seats but he wasn't about to let that stop him from seeing his beloved Redskins. He was an optimist, remember, and he practiced what he preached.

He's with Mom now. We will miss him.

Comments

[Dave C.]

Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

[Chip]

Rich - Sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.

[Carmelo3750]

I was saddened to read about your father. I'm glad you write about something that was important to him during his life. My deepest sympathies.

[Jeff Harmon]

Hey Rich,

am deeply sorry for your loss and wish you and your family the best during this time.

[Luqman Sh-Hersi]

Mr. Rich Tandler,

I give my condolence to your family as you go through a tough time. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am glad you decided to share your stories about your father when you were a kid. I hope success from you and your family.

[Fred]

So sorry Rich.. My thoughts are with you and your family. Years ago I lost my Grandmother at the age of 83, and she also was a HUGE Redskins fan, and could recite names of players on the roster that I didn't even know were on the team. I also lost my Dad three years ago (79), but he was a BIG Eagles fan...but I NEVER held that against him! ;)
Again, sorry for your loss...

[Scott]

So sorry for your loss Rich. My condolences to you and your family. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

[Donald Mann]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss and the Redskins loss of a great fan. I really liked reading this post because it showed he did something all the time that he loved and that's he did it with friends and family too. My deepest thoughts are with you and your family.

[T.J.]

Very very sorry to hear about your loss. The important thing is all the good times you had together and the love you shared.

[Sdo1]

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with yours, Rich.

[Joe in Raleigh]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like he was a good man.

[Ammon Hennessee]

Rich,

Sorry to hear about losing your dad, thank you for sharing some of the good times you had with him. A loyal Redskin fan til the end. Hail to Ty Tandler and HTTR!

[Tom]

Rich -

My family sends our deepenst condolences to you and yours during this time. I know you treasure the time you two spent together, and will cherish those memories.

Best wishes during this difficut time.

[Ray]

Condolences, Rich. I've followed you since way back, when you first came out with the Redskins Chronicle, and have always admired your enthusiasm and intelligent, even keel in all things Redskins. I'm sure traits like that are rooted in your dad, and I imagine recalling your shared memories will be tough this season. All the best to you and your family, and thanks for all your good work.

[Lance Brown]

Great memories of your Dad and the Redskins.....exactly the way i hope my son will remember our "Skins" time together...Thanks and to quote Jerry Garcia "May the four winds blow him safely home".

[James]

My family will like to send our condolences to you and your family. May God reunite your parents in heaven and continue to bless yours.

[Anthony McCree]

Sorry for your loss Rich. Your family will be in my prayers.

[Gym Equipments in Bangalore]

. I'm glad you write about something that was important to him during his life.. I know you treasure the time you two spent together,.I really liked reading this post because it showed he did something all the time that he loved and that's he did it with friends and family too ..

[gus whiton]

Rich -- I'm a recipients of one of your dad's more obscure talents-- he helped me back in the time-frame 2001-2002 with a technical task I was doing, and introduced me to your brother John.. He was a great guy, I always enjoyed talking to him, and I'm sorry to hear of his passing. But I'm sure he is sitting up there with you mother, and smiling on all of us who knew him.

Gus Whiton