Theodore Albenesius

Mr. Theodore Henry Albenesius III died peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St, Sullivans Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft. Johnson Rd, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Thursday evening, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy.

Born July 27, 1949, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Theodore Henry Albenesius, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Erickson Albenesius. Mr. Albenesius attended Blessed Sacrament School, Bishop England High School and The Baptist College. Teddy was an astute businessman who began his career working under his father, Ted and his mother, Betty, at the family business, Cel Oil Products Corp. Teddy assumed ownership of Cel Oil in 1985, when his parents retired. He carefully coached his eldest daughter Barrett to carry on the family legacy and assume ownership of Cel Oil - a goal that he fortunately saw through fruition. Teddy enjoyed the years he spent volunteering his time to serve on The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Petroleum Marketers Association. He also served on the Finance Committee for Christ Our King Church under the direction of his dear friend, Monsignor James Carter. Teddy was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of Stella Maris Catholic Church as well as St. Mary of the Annunciation.

Teddy was a member of the Country Club of Charleston and enjoyed Sunday dinners there after Mass with his daughter, son-in-law and grandson - a weekly tradition that the four of them held dear. When his girls were growing up, Teddy enjoyed Saturdays spent as a family on his Boston Whaler. He most loved his large family which includes six siblings of which he is the eldest. His fondest memories were those spent with his family on Wadmalaw Island at his parent's country home, Leadenwah Ranch, affectionately called "The Country". Teddy looked forward to hosting Thanksgiving at his home every year for his extended family. In recent years, he most enjoyed the serenity of his Edisto Beach home.

Teddy is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth Barrett Albenesius Simmons (James Henry III) and Grace Ann Albenesius; his grandchildren, James Henry Simmons IV and Mary Elizabeth Simmons; his siblings, Joan Albenesius Gerken (Gerry), Patricia Albenesius Strong (Carl), Richard Albenesius (Mary) and Michael Albenesius (Sandie); his many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a number of beloved cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Albenesius Mullen; his brother, Stephen Thomas Albenesiusas; some of his beloved cousins and many other family before him.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Stella Maris Building Fund, PO BOX 280 Sullivans Island, SC 29482.

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365.