Ferdinand "Tony" Teele

We had a splendid time being with Tony when he came to take a look at the Chemonics project that Judie was part of. Ken took Tony around Bucharest and they sneaked into private parts of the Big House.

Tony´s incredible knowledge and involvement of every Chemonics project will always be remembered as well has his fun loving spirit.

Judie & Ken Kesson

I worked for Chemonics in 1981-82, when I was fresh out of college and Chemonics was a tiny 10-person firm. What I remember of Tony was his intelligence, his energy, and his commitment to making a difference in developing countries. Few people can combine a hard-headed commitment to results with a real interest in and compassion for other people, as he did. He could be tough: after my first interview in which I was told about exciting work I could do in writing, editing, and project...

I was fortunate to have known Tony for over 10 years and to have been able to call him my friend. He lived a remarkable life and made his exit from our world with amazing courage, grace and style. Tony was loved, respected and admired by all those who knew him. Those of us whose life he touched the world will never be the same without him. My heart goes out to his wife Barbara and my deepest sympathies to his entire family.

It is an honor to have been a casual acquaintance of Tony Teele. I shall remember him as a gentlemen, a diplomat, and loving husband and father. We should all strive to live our lives with the same dignity and respect Tony had for all people and cultures. He will be fondly remembered. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.