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Monsignor Terence Joseph Tekippe

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Monsignor Tekippe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 1 to Jul. 4, 2005.

Monsignor Terence Joseph Tekippe, a Professor at Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA, died Monday, June 27, 2005 while traveling in Greece. Monsignor Tekippe was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1940 and lived in New Orleans, LA for the past sixty years. He attended St. James Major Elementary School and then entered St. Joseph's Seminary in St. Benedict, LA where he completed high school and junior college. He completed college at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans receiving his B.A. degree in 1962. He then atttended the Gregorian University in Rome where he received the S.T.L. degree in Theology in 1966. While in Rome, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1965. He continued his graduate studies receiving his M.A. degree from Notre Dame (New Orleans) in 1968, a Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University (New York) in 1972, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Tulane University (New Orleans) in 1980. He taught at Notre Dame (New Orleans) from 1968 to the present, except for periods of graduate study and summer and sabbatical appointments at other institutions. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter H. Tekippe; and brother, Denis J. Tekippe. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Martin Tekippe; two sisters, Margaret Alphonso and Dr. Marci Malinsky; and four brothers, Bernard J., Dr. Vincent J., Dr. Charles J. and Edward J. Tekippe. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Abbey, St. Benedict, LA on Monday, July 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Abbey. Visitation will be at VICKERS, VERRETTE & DORNAN FUNERAL HOME, 3027 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmette, LA on Sunday, July 3, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Monday, July 4, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Please view and sign the family guest book at www.vvdfuneralhome.com.

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July 10, 2005

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Jane Houck

July 10, 2005

I have fond memories of Terry. I studied with him at Fordham and shared many memorable times. My sympathy to his family and friends.

Jane

Chris Haydel

July 5, 2005

I know Marci, Dennis, Charlie and Terry. Ya'll are so very smart and humble about it all.

My sympathy for your family, for the many different saddnesses that your family has had to deal with over the years.

My Love, C Haydel

Emory Webre

July 5, 2005

We feel a great sense of loss for the Tekippe family, the Archdiocese of New Orleans and all whom Terry touched with his wisdom, wit, and love. I was a classmate of Bernie at St. Ben and two years behind Terry. He was on the board for my MRE orals at Notre Dame and I worked with him when he was director of the religious education office in New Orleans. Several times when he visited family in Iowa, he passed through St. Louis. Jane and I have joyful memories of taking him to a neighborhood Italian restaurant, where he requested wine from a particular area of Italy, and they had it. And, in New Orleans, going to a Japanese restaurant where he talked to the staff in Japanese, which he learned before his travels to Japan. We always enjoyed the stories of his travels, his writings, and his international work.

Mike Patin

July 4, 2005

Fr. Tekippe was a professor of mine both at St. Ben's and Notre Dame. He was a scholar and called us to be scholarly in our pursuit of theology...preferring the true grappling with theology rather that a surface approach. He had time to chat through concerns. I thank God for his life and for the training he offered to me and so many others through the years.

Know I offer my sympathy to the family at this time of loss.

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Mike & Leah Early

July 4, 2005

We'll always remember when Terry and our son, Michael, traveled to Guatamala in their early days as seminarians.

Words cannot express the sympathy for the loss of this wonderful man, priest and friend.

Our prayers are extended to Mrs. Tekippe and family.

Sincerely,

Mike and Leah Early

Bob and Bernadine Hafner

July 4, 2005

We met Terry at Fordham University more than 35 years ago. He was a part of our "Fordham" group who got together during the years to celebrate our friendship and to keep up with each other. Terry was a dedicated and relentless seeker of the truth; always interested in what was going on in the lives of others. He always made the extra effort to keep in touch and maintain ties of friendship. His warmth and friendship will be missed.

Fred Mayer

July 2, 2005

I met Terry in 1958 at St Ben's (I was in the Class 0f 1963)and we remained friends ever since. He was always smiling and was a joy to talk to and be with. He was one of the gentlest and most brilliant men I have ever known. My heart felt condolences to his family. We will all miss him.

John Dourley

July 2, 2005

Terry and I were grad students at Fordham circa 1968-1970. He visited me up here in Canada on a number of occasions. We has some great times both in New York and skiing near Ottawa. He was an old friend and will be dearly missed.

Camilla Hutcherson

July 1, 2005

What a terrible loss for those of you that were able to enjoy Monsignor Tekippe's friendship and love. Our path crossed Monsignor Tekippe's when he graciously performed our daughter's marriage ceremony. Considering he had only briefly met my daughter and our family, he was able to convey the essence of our family spirit in his remarks. His joy, enthusiasm, and sincerity were most welcome during a very special occasion in our lives. We feel blessed to have shared time with him. Our prayers are with you.

milissa calderaro

July 1, 2005

Father Tekippe was a wonderful and holy priest. He was dear friend to our family.We shall miss him dearly,may his soul rest in peace.Our hearts go out to the Tekippe's family. May God bless you in your journey of life with peace and happiness.

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