Celebrating the Life of
Frederick Paul Teslo
June 29, 1942 — September 17, 2023
Obituary
Frederick Paul Teslo
Fred closed his Log Book and made his final trip, a peaceful passing to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was 81. Fred was a loving and devoted husband, a supportive and loving father and grandfather, and a cherished friend to all who knew him.
Fred was born at Fernald Lawton Memorial Hospital in Sanford on June 29, 1942. He was raised in Lake Mary by his loving parents, Andrew and Louise Teslo. He attended Lake Mary Schools, All Souls Catholic School and graduated from Seminole High School in 1960. Fred and Alice fitts were wed in 1967 at All Souls Catholic Church and raised three wonderful children. He was an Air Force veteran and a long distance truck driver, owning and operating his own truck. Fred mostly enjoyed family gatherings, yard sales, fishing, helping people and just enjoying life and having fun.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Louise Teslo, bothers, Jerome, Joseph, Andrew and Billy and sister, Louise.
His memory will live on in the hearts of his bride, Alice, sisters, Dorothy Teslo and Patricia DiBartolo; children, Pam Johnson, Paul Teslo and Nicole Teslo; grandchildren, Megan Johnson, Brooke, Brett and Brandi Teslo and great grandaughter Charleigh Johnson. Also, many nieces , nephews and cousins.
A celebration of Fred's life will be at 1:00 pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at All Souls Historic Chapel, 800 S. Oak Avenue in Sanford.
Memories and Condolences
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June 9, 1957- All Souls Graduation - 9th Grade
Fred and Alice on their wedding day 9/30/1967. Truly blest for 55 years 11 months and 17 days.
Fred and Billy at sister, Pat's Wedding at Naval Chapel in Sanford.
Fred with Rattlesnake in Lake Mary, FL 1958.
Fred with Dad's Truck April 1968, Homestead Fl.
Fred, Joey and Louise at Bus Station. Fred boarding bus to join Air Force, July 1960
Santa Billy and Fred, Sanford Florida.
Brother Billy and Fred served as Altar Boys at Don and Winkie LeFils wedding at All Souls.
Fred’s Air Force picture 1961
Fred's Graduation Picture 1960 Seminole High School Sanford, Florida
Fred's Senior Picture 1960 Seminole High School Sanford, Florida
Fred's 1st Picture
