Mr. Jack H. Telese's Obituary
Jack H. Telese of St Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Suncoast Hospice House – Mid Pinellas Care Center, Pinellas Park. He was 79.
Jack was born Wednesday, August 14, 1940 in Tampa, Florida; the beloved son of the late Angelo and Anita Telese. At the age of 12, he began working with his father making deliveries throughout the community before ultimately embarking on a long career in sales.
Jack was a loving husband, a devoted father, a beloved grandfather and great grandfather. His loving and caring spirit will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Shelby (2017); a son, Kristian Telese (1998) and two brothers, Angelo and Terry. Jack is survived by his son, Brett (Robin) Telese and his daughter, Stephanie Telese. He was the loving grandfather of two granddaughters, Brittney and Maddlyn and two great grandsons, Aden and Jacob. Jack is also survived by his two brothers; Tony Telese, Joe Telese, and brother in law, Joe Viherek.
Visitation will be 10am – 11am followed by funeral services at 11am Friday, December 6, 2019 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 49th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Immediately following the funeral ceremony, family and friends will proceed to his final resting place in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Suncoast Hospice Mid-Pinellas Care Center 6770 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782. To share a story, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Jack’s memorial webpage at www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com and sign his guestbook.
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