Michael Tetlow

I keep Mike Tetlow's funeral card with his picture on it displayed on my refrigerator door as a reminder to pray for him and to ask for his prayers for surely he must be living among the saints.

I left St Pauls Riverside in 7th grade to move to out of state....Mr. Tetlow was a wonderful teacher and softball coach (I am in the picture)...I will always remember him.

Hello. on august 10th 2011, that was my first day to st.pauls catholic school. when i walked in to his classroom for the first time i was like. "this is going to be my favorite teacher" well that is what happend. now i wasnt mr. smart. i admit i got d's in his class. then the next day he said to me. "mr.baker do you know that i have to call your parents." and i replyed. "yes sir" then he said.."mr.baker you are an amazing student." that touched my heart hearing that from a man so holy and nice to others. then on november 6th 2011. i was sitting in my room talking to two of my friends who where also students of his. then my mom walks in. "bryce. your religion teacher mr. telow passed away yesterday night." tears start to form in my eyes. then i realized that i lost my best friend. he was my favorite teacher. and my hero.
<3 michael tetlow. may his soul rest in peace.

Mike Was the best teacher at St.Paul Nobody taught the way Mike did.

MIKE WAS THE BEST TEACHER

TO MIKE`S FAMILY
Mike will be missed for ever and ever
he was the best teacher ever

Dear Tetlow Family,
Please except my deepest condolences to your family on the loss of a wonderful teacher and mentor. He has touched so many lives and I will forever remember his teachings. No matter what the situation would be there would always be a smile on his face, which was contagious. Whenever I visited St. Paul's I made sure to see him and catch up with him. He would offer me jokes about my life and I looked to him for advice. The memories of his time here have changed so many peoples lives and this was apparent most at his funeral. Again I am truly saddened for your loss. I will keep your family continuously in my prayers. God Bless!

Father John & Tetlow family,

Please accept our condolences on your loss. We will keep you all in prayer. God bless each of you.
Love,
Jack & Georgia Sumrall @ St. Catherine's in Orange Park.

Dear Tetlow Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers during this time. I have great memories of Mike and our time together at St. Meinrad. We became fast friends and played some great practical jokes on each other. I think of Mike often and the memories always make me smile and bring a sense of joy to my heart. May God's peace be with you.

Mr. Tetlow was my daughter's history teacher at St Paul's Catholic School in Riverside many years ago. He was to return to the school following his marriage that summer so long ago, but after the accident he was not able to go back to the Riverside school and it was a major loss to them because he was a dedicated and wonderful teacher. During his stay and recovery at the rehab facility near Memorial Hospital we visited several times and while we were there we also saw other students of his visiting this beloved man. Well, unfortunately my daughter died last year on December 30th and while I will always always miss her I know she is with God. Today as I read the article just learning of Mr. Tetlow's passing I thought of Marci and how happy she must have been to see her beloved teacher again. So, while we mourn the lost of a fine humble, dedicated teacher and spiritual man at least I know my Marci is happy that she is able to see him again, even if she often looked like at deer caught in headlights when he asked her a question during his history class, she loved him and always thought of him as one of her best teachers, if not her best!! My prayers go out to all his family and friends - may our beloved Mr. Tetlow once again find he has no limitations like he had here on earth after his accident, however even with being left paralyzed he was determined to continue with his work - God's work for him of teaching, providing inspiration and loving the children that were lucky enough to be his students.

Mr. Tetlow was my daughter's history teacher at St Paul's Catholic School in Riverside many years ago. He was to return to the school following his marriage that summer so long ago, but after the accident he was not able to go back to the Riverside school and it was a major loss to them because he was a dedicated and wonderful teacher. During his stay and recovery at the rehab facility near Memorial Hospital we visited several times and while we were there we also saw other students of his visiting this beloved man. Well, unfortunately my daughter died last year on December 30th and while I will always always miss her I know she is with God. Today as I read the article just learning of Mr. Tetlow's passing I thought of Marci and how happy she must have been to see her beloved teacher again. So, while we mourn the lost of a ...fine humble, dedicated teacher and spiritual man at least I know my Marci is happy that she is able to see him again, even if she often looked like at deer caught in headlights when he asked her a question during his history class, she loved him and always thought of him as one of her best teachers, if not her best!! My prayers go out to all his family and friends - may our beloved Mr. Tetlow once again find he has no limitations like he had here on earth after his accident, however even with being left paralyzed he was determined to continue with his work - God's work for him of teaching, providing inspiration and loving the children that were lucky enough to be his students.

Dear Tetlow Family, May your hearts be touched by the love you have known and the joys you have shared. May you find comfort in knowing that caring, gentle thoughts are with you and your family now. Mr. Tetlow was a wonderful and caring person and teacher that touched the lives of my children Lisa and Matthew Ramsey, and I will forever be grateful that he was in their lives. Ms. Robin Brooks

Dear Fr.John:
Sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beloved brother.
Louise Vos, SMDM parishoner Flagler Beach,FL

Even over 40 years ago, I could tell that you had 'it', some kind of X factor that made you special. Even then, you were the catalyst of our group. My dad thought of you as a son. Looking back, I'm honored to have had you as a childhood friend. You have inspired thousands of people, and it looks like your journey as a teacher and mentor has by far exceeded conventional expectations. Save us some seats, OK?

I found a few pics from back in the day, hope you don't mind my posting this one of you with a milk mustache.

Hilda, Fr. John, Bernadette and Paul - my love to ya'll. Even though I haven't seen Mike in way too many years, I've cried several times, even as I type this. Take care...

The Spires family would like to pass along our thoughts and prayers to Paul and the entire Tetlow family during this difficult time. God bless.

CLARENCE BUCK GRIFFIN 8240179

Mike Tetlow was a very wise man just knowing him for 3 months as a student at St.Pauls 6th grade he brought understanding, joy, love, and much more. I remember him saying" when you die you become more close to God". Pray for his family and pray that he has eternal life with god.

Mr. Tetlow was a great teacher and touched many lives. He was surrounded by people who loved him and his teachings. Anyone who met him knew that God was with him, now he is with God. He was a great man and teacher and will be missed by anyone who met him.

Mr. Tetlow was my son Garrett's favorite teacher. And I always admired how he made everyone feel so comfortable around him, despite his disability. It didn't take long for his chair to become 'invisible', especially to his students. He was one of a kind and a blessing to us all.

Mr. Tetlow, thank you for being such a wonderful teacher to my daughter and countless thousands of other students. Although I only spoke with you a few times, it was a pleasure and honor to know you. God bless.

I am in awe of your strength, wisdom, passion, and your always unwavering positive attitude.... It will not be the same entering your classroom to teach DARE to the students you cared so deeply for.
You will never be forgotten, always remembered!
I will shine my lights and whelp my siren for you as you as per your regular request. Smile on..
Respectfully,
Your favorite DARE Officer

Although I only had Mr. Tetlow as a coach in grade school, he still had such an impact on my life. His goodness and respect of life was always displayed and taught to us in all we did. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to know Mr. Tetlow and learn from him, I do pray that my daughter has a great teacher in her future that makes such a wonderful, lasting impression as he has had on me. RIP Mr. Tetlow.
Lisa Gordon-Enge

We can't wait to see you again in heaven

I will never forget the hours Mike spent selling Christmas Trees at St. Paul's Riverside - he was always the most committed human being to every activity he tackled and devoted all of his efforts to the development of his students - he will always be the example by which extraordinary human being are measured!! Rest in peace Mike! The Kloski Family!

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Tetlow, Fr. John and the Tetlow family. While I only met Michael briefly on a couple of occasions, his kind and good humor will always be remembered.

Mike, I still remember those years so long ago that I coached you on the Yanks. What a joy you were. It is a pleasure to have known you.
To Mrs. Tetlow and the Tetlow family our prayers are with you and I know Mike is smiling down on us all from heaven.

Robert and Carol Jackson
Hamilton, Texas

How many lives this kind man touched! I was blessed to know Mike during the time he worked SEARCH. His love of the students and God was always so apparent. God surely has brought this angel home! Our love and prayers to Fr. John and his family.
Connie and Paul

Mike was such a witness to us of courage, commitment and faith. We were all blessed to know him. We thank God he was able to touch the lives of so many while he was among us. We believe that he is now in total peace and wholeness with our Lord.

As a classmate of
BK 1980, it makes me so proud to know that you touched so many lives and now a guardian angel is in heaven.. As a teacher, we never realize how much we influence our students..
Rest in Peace..Laura Buban

A wonderful former classmate will be deeply missed. Rest in peace Mike! You will live forever in everyone's hearts!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

As a member of the Bishop Kenny C/ O 80 reading of your accomplishments makes me proud to of known you. Reading the comments of your students you touched the lives of many people and help to inspired them. Rest in Peace Michael with your life you made the world a better place.

Rest in Peace Michael. Our thoughts are prayers are
with Michael and Fr John and the entire Tetlow Family.

On behalf of the entire Rini Family, thank you Mr. Tetlow for all you taught Logan and Claire many years ago. Beyond social studies they and their parents learned from you the most important of life's lessons: perserverance, faith, strength in character, the importance of attitude, and courage in the way you lived your life under such difficult circumstances. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. With love and deepest gratitude, The Rini Family.

We will miss you. You were a great teacher and the children were blessed to have you. We are sure you are dancing in Heaven now with our Savior.
We will pray for the Tetlow family to have peace knowing that Mr. Tetlow is now healed and overjoyed to be in His presence.
God Bless,
The Bradshaw family

My heart goes out to Fr. John and the Tetlow family. I knew Mike while working in the SEARCH program (Kitchen Crew). I will always remember Mike as energetic and so full of life. Even after his accident I remember he was so positive. What an amazing man who will be missed.

Mike Tetlow was the Best teacher ever

Mr. tetlow has impacted many lives around the St.Paul`s family.
Mr. Tetlow was the best religion teacher that anyone could ever have. The way he taught the Catholic faith was the most asmazing thing that I have experienced. Mike Tetlow did not use a normal Catechism book he taught mainly from knowledge, the Bible,and we watched a lot of videos from REALCATHOLICTV.COM
Mike Tetlow mostly taught by example of how to live a wonderful Catholic life


Mr. Tetlow Will be remembered forever.
God Bless

Mr Tetlow, You touched my heart in a huge way while teaching me at St. Pauls. You were often in my thoughts and prayers even after leaving St. Pauls and I know you are in heaven now rejoicing and singing praise. You were loved and i only hope my children will one day have the opportunity to be influenced by one of their teachers the way that you influenced and encouraged me. All my love to your family.
Vanessa Rhoden (Theus/Presley)

Bernadette, my heart goes out to you and your family. I will miss you and him sitting behind the organ during mass and all of us holding hands during the Our Father.

I have so many great memories of Mike - as a teacher, a Gator, a St. Paul's parishioner (that actually sang along with me!), a Lector, a mentor to my kids and most importantly, as a friend. He was loved by so many people.

I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is in God's hands now and that his time on earth was a shining example of what a human being should be. Peace be with you.

My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Tetlow family. I remember Mr Tetlow well as a social studies teacher at St Paul's Riverside, the boys athletics coach, helping out with the Christmas tree lot, he and his brother Paul painted my parents house the summer I was in 6th grade (maybe 1994?). What a wonderful, sincere, humble, intelligent, witty, Christian friend and teacher! He will be missed dearly.

May Michael live in the fullnes of his life with Christ our Lord. We wish the family well and that they be protected in their sadness by the Lord God. Michael now walks with the Lord.
The Shurr's at San Juan

Mr. Tetlow,
I am speechless. You will be missed so much. Thank you for being my in children's lives. I am saddened that my younger children will not get the chance to know you like we did. Thank you, Thank you. God Bless your family.

To Mike's family,
my deepest sympathy to you all in this time of great sorrow. I remember Mike well and I can only imagine how much you will miss him. May God's peace be with you all and may he rest in peace.

mr. tetlow you did so much for my brother and i being a successful role model in our lives when our home life was crazy. you turned me into the quiet nerd i was known as in high school and i'm so thankful for that! you showed us what it looks like to genuinely love your job and do everything possible to bring out the good in people. it's heartbreaking to see tributes of you online and talk of your funeral when all i can picture is you teaching in your classroom. you are an angel that i am privileged to have known a little while during your time spent here. matthew and i will never forget you.

RIP Mr. Tetlow...Thank you for all you did, God Bless you always...The Trinidad Family

The entire Peluso family is saddened by the loss of "Mr.Tetlow"...yet, we are celebrating his peaceful passing without having to spend one more day in a hospital bed...he had had it!!
Mike,we have a true guardian angel WALKING the halls of St. Paul's....much love! Rosie and family

As a parent of three children, who have had the privilege of benefitting from the wonderful example that Mike Tetlow exhibited every day he came in contact with them, I am eternally grateful for the positive impact he has left on not only my children but the numerous others who had that same privilege. The greatest lessons taught by Mike Tetlow often had little to do with the text books.
In a time when there are so many troublesome influences for children of today to deal with it is a very special gift for a student to observe someone with such a vibrant and indomitable spirit particularly in the face of such great adversity.
I am overjoyed for Mike to have moved on to the spiritual rewards which he so richly deserves. My sadness is for the students and their parents who have lost their opportunity to be forever impacted by this amazing teacher, friend, and all around wonderful human being. He was a shining example of some of God's best work!

Mike Tetlow will be missed by so many St. Paul's students who loved and looked up to him. As an active parent at St. Pauls School for so many years, I saw how the kids loved and cared for him. His sense of humor got the best of us Mom's and his students. Mike, you will be missed...but you are no longer in pain and I'm sure you are watching down over all of us....God Bless....Patti Smith, parent of 2007 & 2008 graduates.

Mr. Tetlow has been a great influence on my life. I will miss him so much. But I know he is in a better place and is walking, that makes the pain of losing him not hurt so much. Rest in peace Mr. Tetlow I will miss you so much!

Mike... I am flooded with so many memories of Search retreats and your yummy lasagna always made in the kitchen. You and Fr. John forever impacted my life with your incredible witness of the love of Christ. You had a true gift of reaching people right where they are and bringing Christ to them. You will be terribly missed. Our sympathies to the entire family... I know you are now wearing your eternal crown and rejoicing in the streets of heaven. You were truly a "good and faithful servant".
Cathy (Iglesias) and Mike Rogero and family

To Mike's Family,
I was one of his students and I am currently in 7th grade at St.Paul's. I just wanted to say that Mr. Tetlow was an inspiration to me. I came in knowing nothing about religion, and he has taught me so much. I am really going to miss him. He told me he was so proud of me everyday and I'm going to miss that too. He was an awesome teacher. Jessica Stevens

I've never had a teacher who found so much joy in helping their students succeed. Thank-you for everything, Mr. Tetlow.

Michael Tetlow was a inspiration to so many students. I know his friends and family, including his school and church family, will miss him terribly. I never had the honor to know Mike, but he will be forever remembered at UNF as a 2004 winner Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching, thanks to Mr. Gilchrist Berg, the award benefactor. Rest in peace, Mike.

Fr. John and family,be assured of my sympathy and prayers on receiving word of Michael's death. May the Lord grant him eternal rest, and comfort you and the family as you grieve for him. He was a delightful person.
Fr. Brian Carey C.S.Sp.

To Mike's Family,
I went to school with Mike at St. Meinrad. He was a spirited competitor with always a positive demeanor. He was a great guy to share a laugh with. My prayers are with you. Eric Russ

My first encounter with Mike was being hit in the head with a tomato, he was a great pitcher. We spent endless summers playing cork ball and breaking things with our sling shots. During the fall we played electric football and sandlot. Mike was always playing jokes and tricks on us all. He always had a smile and made my life fun. We sold Christmas trees, watched Monday Night Baseball, played pinball at the Magic Mart, and gung out at LSAA. Mike is in every childhood memory. He was the bother I never had.

May God Bless the Tetlow Family. I look forward to playing cork ball on the streets of gold with you my friend,

Larry Huff
St. Johns, FL

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace, Mike.

Fr. John,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at the loss of your brother, as well as to your entire family.
Take care.

Sandra Price (Wayne Price's sister)
BK '78

Mr Tetlow,
Not only were you a great teacher and Coach, you were a great Friend to the FAMILY... You would spend Christmas Eve at My Granny's house, Weekends in St Augustine over the summers.. Never would a moment go by that you didnt have that wonderful smile on your face... May you now Rest In Peace - You will always be remebered as an inspiration to all....

I am very saddened at the loss of my former HS classmate. RIP my friend.

Rest in peace my dear friend and colleauge. Always remebered never forgotten

Mike,
I will never forget you. You and I had a brotherly bond for 4 years at college at Saint Meinrad. To the Tetlow family, you have my prayers and sympathies for the loss of a dear family member. Mike remember us all. God's grace and rest in peace my brother and friend

Mike, you will truly be missed. You impacted so many people over your life. I still remember looking forward to attending SEARCH and participating in the different activities. You made everything always so much fun. Continue having fun Mike!

If there were ever a teacher that inspired me, that took the time to get to know me and offer guidance, it was you! Some 25 years later, I still remember you as the teacher who had the greatest, most positive impact on my life. You are certainly one of God's angels sent here to live on this earth, carry out his work and share his love. You will be missed and remembered with fondness by so many. I learned of your passing through a friend's daughter who is currently enrolled in your religion class at St. Pauls - she was absolutely inconsolable. To me, this is just another example of the impact you have on others and the love so many feel towards you... May God welcome you into his kingdom with open arms as I am sure there is a celebration in the heavens, welcoming your homecoming. For those who knew and loved you, we will miss you.

You are an inspiration to all who know you. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

When Michael Tetlow arrived at the gates of Heaven I know St. Peter said "YOU must be Michael Tetlow - I have heard so much about you and the amazing things you have done with your life to influence the lives of so many..." Mike was with us for World Youth Day in Denver, Colorado - a good friend, a wonderful mentor for the kids and a shining example for us all. We will all miss you! Our prayers are with all of the Tetlow family for God's precious consolation.

Mr. Tetlow taught both of my children at St. Paul's at the Beach. He truly touched each and everyone he came in contact with, not just the students he taught or their parents. I would see him with his brother on First Street or near my house. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face. I have never met a more positive and spiritual person than Mike. Thoughts and prayers to all who knew him as he will be greatly missed.

Mr Tetlow, you taught me so much and inspired to learn as much as I could. You have always been one if my favorite teachers. I will miss you so much.

My heartfelt sympathies to the family. I'll miss Mike's smile, charm and grace.

MRS. TETLOW, FATHER JOHN, BERNADETTE and PAUL:
Michael was a phenomenal person. He was my patient for a few months, but my friend for 16 years. He changed so many lives and affected people in SO many ways. Where the world would look and see restriction, Michael fully embraced his life as opportunity to impact for GOOD. I am certain I'm part of a huge number of people whose lives will never be the same. I grieve with all of you and I am so so sorry. We will all miss him. I rejoice that he is WHOLE. Love you MaryKay

Mike-
I will always cherish the memories of the Kitchen at camp St John during our search weekends; truth be told it was always my favorite. You inspired so many people in life. I hope that as you rest those of us you have touched will find a way to bestow your inspiration in others they meet.

To the Tetlow family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. With great love, admiration and thanks I say that we are all truly blessed to have known Mike. I know I was.

God Bless you all.
Kevin Likens

Fr. John and the entire Tetlow Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Michael. He was an inspiration to everyone who crossed his path in life especially his students! Well done good and faithful servant! Blessed are those who die in the Lord for their good deeds go with them! Know that Michael will be rembembered by me on Veterans' Day at Mass this week. God bless you all!

Our prayers and love are with the family at this time.

As a Bishop Kenny Class of 1980 classmate of Mike's, I would like to express my sympathies to Mike's family and friends and anyone else he touched during his all-too-brief life. Mike and all of you will be in my prayers as you deal with his loss. I remember Mike from our Kenny years as a kind and decent person and I'm sure he carried that forward into his adult life. I know that he served as an inspiration for many as can be seen in the numerous accolades he has received on the Facebook page dedicated to his memory. His legacy will continue to be those students he taught over the years and his memory will live on in all of those he touched throughout his life.

Rest in peace, Mike.

My memories of Mike go back over 20 years when I was in high school. He and his brother, Father John Tetlow, were such wonderful examples of God's love for His children. I was so excited last year when Tony finally got to be in his Religion class at St. Paul's, a full circle moment. Tony always came home with wonderful stories about your class. I am thankful for the time he did have with you and heartbroken for the time he's misssing with you now.
We will miss you so much. My prayers and love are with your family now.
Love, Nicole, Kevin and Tony Adams

I'll always remember you, Mr. Tetlow. I'll miss you until I get to see you again.

You will never be forgotten. Over 700 people on your Facebook Memorial page really says something about the man you were. Your faith - truly inspiring. You were always 'real' with the kids. Thank you for that. Now that you are in Heaven and at peace, remember us, pray for us...

Mr. Tetlow was truly an inspiration to all and will be missed by many. He touched so many lives by just being himself. He never met a stranger , loved his students so much and was each of theirs greatest fan. Besides teaching his students the Bible inside and out he taught them to be respective, to give 100 % in everything they do and to live as followers of Christ. All the posts on facebook are a refection of what a loving, caring and amazing person he was. I know he is finally at peace, no longer in pain and keeping an eye on all of us from his special place in heaven.

My deepest sympathies to the Tetlow family - Mike will always remain in our hearts. Thank you for sharing him with us. We are all better people for having met him. God Bless you all.

Warm thoughts and memories of an AWESOME person! You will be missed, Mike Tetlow.

Mr. Tetlow....it is truly an honor that your brother chose me to create the video memory of you. I will do my best to show the world how amazing of a person you were.

Blessings on you and your family from Terry and Judy Lyden.

To the Family of Michael Tetlow:

I am saddened by your great loss. I met Mike a few times while visiting in Jacksonville and at my God Daughter's wedding.
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to each of you.
With Love,
Jody Farmer
Colonial Heights, VA

I only had Mr. Tetlow as a teacher for only one year. In that one year, I learned so much. I will never forget Mr. Tetlow. He was a great influence in my family's life.

I have always thought of Mr. Tetlow as the most influential teacher/mentor I ever had. I am very sorry for everyone's loss.