Ted Dinerstein

Theodore Hubert Dinerstein, 85, passed away in Houston, Texas on January 23, 2018. Ted graduated from Texas A&M University and served in the United States Air Force. He and his brother Bill co-founded The Dinerstein Companies in 1955, and Ted was very proud that 63 years later the business continues into its 3rd generation of Dinersteins and Caltagirones with apartments across the country. First and foremost, Ted was a family man; he adored his wife Lorraine, the love of his life, as well as his children, grandchildren, great granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was extremely generous, loving, loyal, and had the best sense of humor; he was absolutely one of a kind. Ted lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed so many friends along the way. He was involved in and honored by many worthy causes over the years, including the National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Homebuilders, Greater Houston Builders Association, JINSA, Anti-Defamation League, St. Joseph Hospital, Christus Foundation, St. Thomas High School, St. Thomas University, Texas A&M School of Business, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston , B'Nai Brith, Greater Houston Partnership, and many more. Ted was preceded in death by his parents Minnie Dinerstein Gerber and Jacob Dinerstein, and his brother Bill Dinerstein. Ted is survived by his wife Lorraine Valenti Dinerstein, his son Tom Caltagirone and wife Lu, son Jack Caltagirone, grandson John Caltagirone and wife Jill, two great granddaughters Whitney and Brooke, granddaughter Lauren Caltagirone, nephew Dr. Stevan Dinerstein and wife Joan, nephew Jack Dinerstein and wife Nancy, niece Carol Dinerstein Frankel and husband Jimmy, and many grandnieces/nephews and great grandnieces/nephews. The family gives special thanks to Ted's personal assistant and friend, Albert Escobar. Ted will be deeply missed by his family and friends and his memory will be cherished forever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association (10060 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77054) or Congregation Beth Israel (5600 North Braeswood Houston, TX 77096).

Ted Dinerstein

February 18, 1932 - January 23, 2018