Roy Teverbaugh Obituary
Born June 30,1935 in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Violet Backes Teverbaugh. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Violet Farano, a son Roy Teverbaugh, Jr., and a grandson Shane Resnick.
Roy proudly served as a New York City firefighter for 24 years. He never met a stranger and always had a way to make everyone feel special. He was funny and never made an enemy. His personality could light up a room. Most of all, he loved his family with all his heart.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Teverbaugh of Anderson, SC; sons, Michael Teverbaugh (Karen) of Bronx, NY and Robert Lundy (Kimberly) of Mahopac, NY; daughters, Sandy Lundy of Greenville, SC and Patti Walsh (Andrew) of Virginia Beach, VA.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11:30 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. The committal will follow at 1:00 pm at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New York City Fire Department Burn Center, 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.
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