Frederick Tedesco

Frederick A. Tedesco passed away on December 10, 2022, at 85 in his home with his loving family by his side in North Carolina. Fred was born in Syracuse NY to Richard and Marguerite Tedesco. He was raised in Nelson NY and loved hunting and fishing with his friends. Fred helped with his father’s automotive repair shop as well as his grandparents-The Groves farm in Morrisville. He often spoke of how his mother would bake cookies for him and his friends and later for his children and their friends. Fred had loving memories of his parents and childhood. Fred graduated Cazenovia Central High School in 1955. After high school he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and joined the service. He enlisted in the US Army from 1956-1959 and was stationed in Arizona. Fred worked as an auto mechanic as well as a photographer and videographer for the Pentagon. He took photographs and video recordings of the explosion effects of the Claymore Mines. Fred was very proud to serve his country. Fred was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Soon after his release from the service he married Joan Watson and raised their two beautiful children Mark and Barb in Nelson to be close to his parents. Fred worked as an Auto Part’s Counterman, a heavy equipment operator then started his own General Contracting and wood working business. He was an exceptional carpenter and worked as a general contractor for over 40 years until he retired. In 1997, Fred married Karen Hickey and they made a loving home in North Carolina. Fred loved and treated Rob and Alex like they were his own. They enjoyed their home and loved sitting on their front porch admiring the beautiful yard, listening to the birds and spending time as a family. Fred is survived by his loving wife: Karen and her sons Rob, wife Jennie, & 3 grandchildren and Alex, wife Megan, & 2 grandchildren. Fred’s son Mark, wife Denise, 1 grandson Rob, wife Jen, and 3 great grandchildren, and daughter Barb, and grandson Jack. Fred loved and enjoyed his family, friends, and visiting with everyone he crossed paths with. He had a great sense of humor and was always smiling, laughing, or whistling. He will surely be missed. A life well Lived. The celebration of Life was held at the Moose Lodge in NC on Sunday January 15, 2023 was a great success and everyone had fun. Funeral will be coordinated by Michael E. Brown Funeral Service of Cazenovia, NY which will be held at the Welch Church Cemetery in Nelson, NY on June 21st 2023 at 3PM. Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion in Cazenovia, NY on June 21st 2023 after the cemetery service from 4PM-6PM.