Maximilian "Max" Tello

Cheshire - Maximilian Tello, 18, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Maximilian, known to friends and family as “Max” and “Milian”, was born on August 20, 2006, in New Haven, the son of Enrique Jorge Tello Silva and Annette Muller-Schwarze. The lucky ones who got to know him loved him. He was raised in Cheshire, attending Chapman Elementary School, Dodd Middle School and Cheshire High School. He was a senior, and planned to attend Keene State College in the fall. He enjoyed writing original music, playing guitar, piano, and violin, and sharing it on social media. He was also a volunteer usher at the Bushnell. He created various art pieces, and in his spare time, loved drawing and photography. He had a passion for cars and loved attending local car shows. He loved working out, and was especially proud of the Great Saunter, a 32 mile walk around New York City, which he completed with his mother last year. He had recently taken to hiking New Hampshire’s 4000 ft mountains, and especially enjoyed rocky summits above treeline. He loved animals, and cared for his cats, Ámbar and Otoño, as well as his dog, Benji.

Besides his parents, Max is survived by his brother Tobias Tello, and his grandfather, Dietland Muller-Schwarze, as well as many friends and other family members.

Arrangements – Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 2:30 to 5:30 at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 10 am at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire, CT. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bridget Church, the CT Forest and Parks Association, the CT Trailmixers, the Appalachian Mountain Club, or the Bushnell.