Steven Tellex Obituary
Irondequoit- Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 16th after a long illness. He was predeceased by his father, Harold Tellex; brother, Gary, and his beloved cat Gizmo. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Sandy (Torregrossa); his four treasured children, Stefanie (Shawn Henderson) Tellex, Staci (Seth) Intriligator, Shannon (Jonathan) Laine, and Scott (Onna) Tellex, and his nine cherished grandchildren, Emerson, Spencer, Jay, Nora, Alaina, Lila, Ben, Ryan, and Xander. He is also survived by his mother, Gloria, his brother, Greg (Lori), his sister, Debbie (Dan) Ristau, his sister-in-law, Dawn (Jeff) Duncan, as well as many other loving family members and friends.
Steven's life was one of service to others. He worked as an accountant and had a large base of devoted clients who he served for over forty years. He was a doting grandfather, and started the famous Christmas Light display on Endicar Drive to the delight of his family and community. His home was a grandchild's paradise: with a tree house, a playground, waterslide, and zip line as well as the Endi-Carnival for them.
His family will receive friends Friday, August 23, 4-7 at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So.). Friends are invited to meet the family Saturday, August 24, 10:00 am at St. Kateri At Christ The King Church for his funeral mass. Interment Private. His wife and children would like to thank the many hospital, home, and outpatient medical workers over the past year. In lieu of flowers, his wife and children respectfully request that you consider donating blood or supporting the National Kidney Foundation Serving Upstate and Western New York.
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570 Kings Hwy South, Rochester, NY 14617
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Bob and Toni Brinster
August 21, 2024
Steve helped us with taxes for years. We enjoyed our annual meetings very much. Steve made the informational get togethers fun because of his sense of humor. He was enormously proud of his children and, as his grandchildren came along, there were pictures to show. First of all, he came to our home until Covid hit and then made it easy to complete the job via emails and mail. Then came the letter which he sent to clients to announce his retirement. We were very sad after an email exchange with him to find out about his hospitalization. What a great husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend he was! He had to have so much fun making the playground and zip line and putting up Christmas decorations! What a great guy. There are no words to help the hurt in the hearts of his family and friends. We choose to believe that Steve will have as much fun in heaven. With deepest condolences,
Toni & Bob Brinster
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Gary Gropp
August 18, 2024
Sandy,my heart goes out to you and your family. Your all in my prayers ,at this time of loss. Remember our loss is God's gain. He will call us all Home someday, be strong. It was a pleasure working with him for 28 plus years he always had my back. He was too kind and nice to run that other business. Tell Scott I miss our Bible studies in the warehouse.
God Bless you all
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