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Post by MOW on Nov 10, 2010 9:41:34 GMT 9
John A. Tessaro, 73, of Gwinn, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, November 6, 2010 at his residence. John was born on August 10, 1937 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, a son of Attilio and Angeline (Canale) Tessaro and was a 1955 graduate of Crystal Falls High School. John served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the United States Air Force, retiring after 26 years of service in 1981 as a Master Sergeant. He then became employed as equipment supervisor for NMU athletics from 1981 until the time of his death. John was a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association, Gwinn VFW Post #5670 and Little Lake American Legion Post #349. He was an avid supporter of all NMU athletic teams and he enjoyed golfing and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Jill (Hill) Tessaro of Gwinn; four children, Joe (Kelli) Tessaro of Auburn, IN, Gary Tessaro of Antioch, CA, Shelly Bobrowski of Merced, CA and Tony Tessaro of Sacramento, CA; three step-children, Larry Jay (Debbie) Wendt of Negaunee, Jodie (Terril) Blue of Perry, FL and Traci Merrill of Flint, MI; three grandchildren, Tanya, Brandi and Tiffany; five step-grandchildren, Brandin, Lari Lee, Kyle, Cody and Tiarra; two great granddaughters and two step-great granddaughters; one brother, Roland "Joe" (Wanda) Tessaro of Magalia, CA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home in Marquette on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Bishop's Room of St. Peter Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Steber officiating. Burial will take place in the Negaunee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hans Andel, Dylan Jurasin, Jim Winkler, Randy Awrey, Justin Merks and Bernie Anderson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to NMU Athletics in John Tessaro's memory. John's obituary can also be viewed at www.canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance. The Mining Journal, Marquette, MI
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