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Michael Tecklenburg Obituary
FISHKILL - Michael J. Tecklenburg, 39, a resident of Florida for the last 7 years, died on November 4, 2017.
Born in Goshen on August 13, 1978, he was the son of John Tecklenburg and Jody Cleveland. Michael was employed as a bartender at the Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale Beach Dive Bar. He was an ironman who lived and loved fiercely.
Michael is survived by his mother, Jody Cleveland and her wife Jeanne Icolari of Fishkill; his father, John Tecklenburg and his wife Christine of Washingtonville; his siblings, Bryan Tecklenburg of Wappingers Falls, Jennifer Magur of Newburgh, Claudine Zigmund of CT, Johnny and Joey Tecklenburg of Washingtonville, and Michael, Theresa and Sara Skelly of Wappingers Falls; his niece and nephews, Samara, Benjamin and Aaron Zigmund; and his aunt, uncle and cousins, Gail, Greg, Christopher and Alexander Abanavas.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 7-9 pm and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill.
Donations may be made in Michael's memory to the Tibetan Freedom Fund at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/superteck.
Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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George Goodenough
November 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mike I wanna thank u for being a best friend to mu will always hold the memories of us in my heart and no day will go by I won't think of u ilove u my brother!!!
Michael/Patricia Nyarady
November 9, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Linda Kirk
November 9, 2017
Jody & Jeanne,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending much love and prayers to you and your family.
Jen R
November 9, 2017
Theresa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you. The girls at OADC Rhinebeck ❤
Karla White
November 8, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Tecklenburg/ Cleveland families. He was one in a gazillion!!!
Mike,
There are not enough adjectives to describe you!! You lived & loved life to the fullest! I will never forget you, my friend. Until we meet again. I will see you in the Stars!! Xo
Karla
Richard McHugh
November 8, 2017
Prayers for the Tecklenburg family and friends.
c Rupani
November 8, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss
Catherine
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McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc.1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524
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McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc.1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524
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10
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McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc.1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524
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