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Debra Tedesco Obituary

Tedesco Debra W. Tedesco, age 63, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on October 8, 2016 following a prolonged battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born on September 15, 1953 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. On April 4, 1981 she married Frank A. Tedesco at St. Rocco's Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio. They shared 35 wonderful years together. Debra was a kind, generous, loyal and courageous woman. She had a creative mind and spent her career in interior design. Debra is preceded in death by her father Thomas Walker and son Thomas Tedesco. She is survived by her husband, Frank; daughters, Halle Bull and Madeline Kirincic; son, Frankie; mother, Betty Calhoun; brothers, Mike, Steve and John Walker; sister, Patricia Parker; granddaughters, Maia and Lena Bull and Carmella Tedesco; grandson, Joseph Tedesco; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and many dear friends. Debra's family would like to thank all who prayed and supported her during her courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Please send memorial contributions in honor of Debra to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. You may donate at https://secure.pancan.org/site/Donation2.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2016.

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October 22, 2016

Dear Frank, Halle, Frankie and Madeline,
The John Burkholder family sends love and prayers to your family at this difficult time. Know that she is with God and is now free of pain. She raised a beautiful family with Frank. Take comfort in knowing that she loved each and every one of you with all of her heart. Deepest Sympathy to all of you, John, Barb, Katelynn Detweiler and Jeff Burkholder

Bill & Betty Wood

October 15, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jeff Cockerell

October 12, 2016

To the Tedesco and Walker families. I was saddened to hear the news of Debbie's death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take comfort knowing God has welcomed Debbie into his loving embrace and she will never suffer again.

Candy and Doug Kennedy

October 12, 2016

Frank and Family,
Doug and I were so saddened to read about Debra's passing. We have many fond memories of your family in the early years when Madeline and Kate played sports together. We are keeping you all in our prayers.

Carol Murphy

October 12, 2016

Very saddened about Debbie's passing. I have kept all of you in my thoughts and will continue to.

Jody Ryan

October 12, 2016

Dear Frank and family, there are no words, even thought we haven't seen you in many years, we are blessed to have the many wonderful memories of our youth, I loved laughing with Debbie on those houseboat trips, don't think it gets any better, I have a beautiful picture of "the girls" in my den and look at it often it shows the joyful way Debbie spent her life, please take care of yourself, we love you. Jody and Kevin Ryan

October 12, 2016

Frank & family
We are so sorry to hear of Deb's passing. We will keep her in our thoughts & prayers. You have our deepest sympathies.
Susie & Steve Bazzoli

October 12, 2016

Frank and family
Was so saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. She was a beautiful person. Your family is in my thoughts. My sincere sympathy. Dee Del Col

October 11, 2016

Dear Frank and Family
So sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fee and Pete Hoy

October 11, 2016

Dear Frank and Family - We are so sad to hear of Debbie's recent passing. May God bless you during this difficult time.

Amy and Jack Shannon

Sean Kearns

October 11, 2016

Frank and Frank Jr - we are Very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lucy Smith

October 11, 2016

Dear Frank, Halle, Frankie, and Madeline (and spouses): "Perhaps they are not stars - but rather openings in the heavens where the light of our lost ones shine down upon us to let us know that they are happy." [Eskimo Proverb] We are heartbroken for you/your family and cannot think of words to comfort you. I do know that the love and the light of your beautiful wife and mother will continue to shine through each one of you for the rest of your lives. Wishing you peace and comfort. Love, Lucy & Mike Smith & Family

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