Teresi, Joseph A.

Joe Teresi, 97, died peacefully at home in Albuquerque on December 27, 2015, with family by his side.

Joe was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 20, 1918. He came to work and study at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in 1939, then relocated to Carnegie Institute in Washington D.C. in 1941-42, where he was instrumental to the development of the artillery proximity fuze, one of the most important technological innovations of World War II. Joe returned to the UNM Physics Department to continue work on military defensive devices until 1948, at which time he joined Sandia National Laboratories to continue his career for 34 years as a safety and quality assurance engineer.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Jerlene Teresi; grandson, Jesse Tucker; sister, Claramae Wertman; and other wonderful relatives. He is also survived by half a dozen "kids", fortunate enough to be raised by Joe as family and to remember his fantastic Monday Night Buffets for all.

Joe was a natural engineer, architect and artist. Over many fruitful years, he designed and built "things". He built quality furniture. He designed and built boomerangs. As a calligrapher, Joe was well known for his artistic and humorous personal greeting cards. He even designed and constructed his beautiful and innovative home.

Joe was a lifelong athlete. As one might guess, he not only made boomerangs, he threw them artfully too. He played softball, tennis, skied and sailed, tossed horse shoes and corn bags. He was always cheerful.

He embraced deeply the beauty and potential of life and helped all around him to see the splendor. You could count on him. If you were down, Joe would bring you up. If you were up, Joe would elevate you higher. He never failed to provide his gift of appreciation for life to others. Now it's our turn to carry his example. "Remember the wonderful times together." Welcome the beautiful times to come. Thank you, Joe. Please visit our online guestbook for Joe at www.FrenchFunerals.com.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Teresi

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5 Entries

Nina Tommarello

January 25, 2016

Dearest Cousin Joe,

What a wonderful legacy you have left to Jeri, JT and ALL the MANY family and friends who knew and loved you.

You were a dear, dear cousin and friend. The two visits I made to Albuquerque in the 80's are still fresh in my mind. All of your Pittsburgh visits were just as special.

You saw the beauty in everything and ignored the rest. Your tender soul rests knowing how much you will be loved and cherished always.

Prisms and hummingbirds to heaven.
Rest with your dear wife and son.
God sleep on your pillow.

Nina Lovuola Tommarello

Angie Lovuola

January 25, 2016

"Hello, Angie!" Cousin Joe was always so cheerful every time I called. "Remember to hug all the designated people. . ." he would sing before saying goodbye.

In 1972 when my best friend, Marion and I went to visit her sister, Joe met us at The Bandelier National Park. He took the three ladies out to dinner. We had the BEST TIME !

My husband Joe, and cousin Joe were seven months apart. They enjoyed each other's company so much.

We were always very close to him. . .
The two Joe cousins are still catching up in heaven.

January 17, 2016

I have wonderful memories of Joe's visits to Florida to visit with my Grandmother Josephine LoVuola. I was a special person and so creative and full of life. I always treasured his calligraphy cards. He will be missed! So sorry for your loss but how blessed we were to have such a wonderful person in our lives for all his 97 years. Regards,
Michele LoVuola Ericson

Hilda Hoffman-Arnold

January 11, 2016

Jerri and JT, what a beautiful life Joe
lived right up to the very time he decided to Cross Over and complete his journey on this side. He was such a pleasure to enjoy when visiting ABQ and had the most positive attitude I have ever experienced.
God certainly richly blessed you both with having him walk you through life and he left you knowing he had done his job. Sending loads of love and thoughts your way..see you along life's highway.

January 11, 2016

Our condolences to the family. It was so nice to see Joe at Ray Isengarda wedding and know he will be missed by all.

Dick & Dotti Penny
Leesburg, FL

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