Michael Joseph Tesa, 86, of Indiana, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh, Born February 24th, 1936, he was the son of the late Michael Tesa and Theresa (Marciano) Tesa.
Mike attended Redemptorist School in St. Louis, MO. He then graduated from Marquette High School and then Marquette University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree, both in Milwaukee, WI. He also served his country in the U.S. Army. After the service and college, Mike worked as a purchasing manager first for Allen-Bradley for over 30 years and then Briggs & Stratton for 10 years.
He loved hunting, fishing, restoring classic cars, sailing, and traveling, his favorite trips included: Italy, Croatia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Medjugorje.
Mike’s faith was very important to him, he attended Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Lucernemines and Coral and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Indiana for several years.
He is survived by his companion, Anita Succheralli, of Indiana; and his sister, Frances Tatera, of Milwaukee, WI; he will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Murray.
Friends will be received Thursday, August 11th from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Indiana with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Richard Owens, OFM Cap., celebrant. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. The Tesa family is being assisted by Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana.
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