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JOSEPH PETER TERESHINSKI
Mr. Joseph Peter Tereshinski, age 89, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. Joe was the son of the late Walter and Sophia Tereshinski of Glen Lyon, PA. After serving as the Captain of the All Anthracite Squad High School football team at Newport High School, the three-sport high school athlete attended the University of GA graduating with a degree in Business Administration. Though his football career was interrupted by service in Germany during World War II, he played in the Orange, Rose, Oil and Sugar Bowls and Chicago All Star Game. He was first married to his college sweetheart Martha Walraven who died in 1956. Joe played and coached with the Washington Redskins from 1947 - 1960 and spent his career with several Washington area car dealerships. Joe was happily married for over 55 years to the late Gertrude Tereshinski and is survived by three children: Ada Tereshinski of Austin, TX, Joe Tereshinski of Athens, GA and Walter Tereshinski of Evans, GA; sister Pauline Kashefski of Sheatown, Newport Township, PA; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Devoted to his family, the University of GA, St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, and his community, Joe had a big heart and offered his loyal friendship to many people through the years. A private family memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Mary's Center for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622. Lord & Stephens, West is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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for JOSEPH TERESHINSKI
June 16, 2013
I just got to know your dad recently when I visited my dad at Highland Hills.He was a wonderful gentleman, and I will miss seeing him out there.He was a good friend to my dad too.Thinking of you all at this time.Sharon Magill Brown
June 16, 2013
I just got to know your dad in the last few months at Highland Hills.He was a wonderful gentleman and a good friend to my dad.He had a wonderful life, and I'm sure you are glad you had him as long as you did.Our thoughts are with all of your family at this time.Sharon Magill Brown
MaMa C & Ken Grindle
June 15, 2013
Coach T, Cathy & Your Sweet, Sweet Family, I have just returned after being on vacation and am reading about your loss. Just know that Ken and I are truly sorry we were not here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will continue to be with you. If you need anything, give us a call. Mr. Joe certainly raised a fine son who along with his sweet, sweet wife, Cathy, did everything possible for him. Always remember you were there for him - he knew it and that is what really matters. Even though I never met Mr. Joe, I feel your loss just as if I had. God bless you today and .... Always, MaMa C & Ken Grindle
June 14, 2013
Sorry for your lose Coach T, your wife was my teacher at Whit Davis Elementary School. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Love, Kelisha Scott- Mattox
Buzzy Griffith
June 13, 2013
God bless your family. So sorry for your loss. At least he will now be with allot of his old Bulldog team mates.
Bill Aldridge
June 12, 2013
God bless Joe Tereshinski for who he was and for all he has done for the University of Georgia. Damned good Dawg!
Colonel and Mrs. Ron Williams
June 12, 2013
Darlene and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. A special father, grandfather and great grandfather. The Dawg family has lost a great one.
Lorrie Ricca
June 12, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the Tereshinski family from the children of "Big Jim" Ricca. We have many great memories of our family days together at Redskin games and Alumni luncheons with Joe (and Trudy.)
God Bless everyone, and RIP Joe!
james parry
June 11, 2013
God bless. Heaven has another Bulldog. Tereshinski family are DGD's.
Laura Childs
June 11, 2013
It was a true blessing to know Mr. Joe T and to hear his football and family stories. A true gentleman with a kind heart and spirit.
John Stevenson
June 11, 2013
I fondly remember going to 'Skins games with "Big Joe, Mrs. T., and my dad big George. Plus we always had Thanksgiving with the family. I went to school with Wally and the memories are coming back strong! Wonderful man! Wonderful family! John Stevenson in the Land of Enchantment
Steve Stevenson
June 11, 2013
The Mr Joe & Mrs Trudy were very tight with my parents & our family. My brothers & I have many fond memories of going to Redskin's games with Mr Joe and seeing him on the field during alumni gatherings. Our parents bought a number of sweet Pontiacs from Mr Joe. And their kindnesses to our family over the years will always be cherished. Sincerest condolences from the Stevenson family.
Ken Brown
June 11, 2013
May God Bless the Tereshinski family during these difficult times.
Chris Heck
June 11, 2013
My condolences to the family and friends...and as always Joes was a DGD and one last Go Dawgs for him!
Harold Walraven
June 11, 2013
He was a giant among people because of his integrity and personal honor.
Clell Morris
June 11, 2013
I never met Mr. Joe, but my condolences go out to the family. I attended 4 years of summer camp with Coach T and have ran into him on many occasions. Met Joe III and he was very nice too.
Michael Florence
June 11, 2013
Joe
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you and your family have a special bond with each other and that your grandfather will be sorely missed. The Bulldog Nation grieves with you.
Michael Florence
Football Manager 1981-1985
e williams
June 11, 2013
dgd
Sherman Crockett
June 11, 2013
RIP Mr. Tereshinski...our son Caster attended Athens Academy with Joe III and my wife worked with his mother @ Whit Davis Elementary School...may God in Christ bless the entire family in this time of loss and sorrow...the Crockett family of Bogart, GA
jones family
June 11, 2013
Another happy/sad bright sunny day over the Dawg Nation as we celebrate another homecoming.
Doug Knowles
June 11, 2013
I didn't personally know your dad. We, too, are a Georgia 'dawg' family. I'm sorry to learn of your father's passing. I lost my brother, Jerry Knowles (class of '62, an AVID Ga football fan, a couple years ago to Cancer. It still hurts but No matter our age, we never are quite ready for parents to depart. You & yours are in my prayers.
William Wiggins
June 11, 2013
Very sorry to hear this. I am glad for this opportunity to express deepest condolences to the family. UGA grad 1979
June 11, 2013
What a fantastic family that has become a Bulldog legacy. Happy trails with Grizzard in Bulldawg heaven.
Perkins family. Newnan
Sandra Ellis
June 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Leon Farmer Jr
June 11, 2013
My mother & father were friends with Marty & Joe. As a boy of 9, I was a huge fan of the untied & undefeated 1946 Bulldogs. Joe Tereshinski was a leader on that great team. God bless the family. An old friend.
June 11, 2013
My familes heart and prayers are with you Joe T. Heaven has another great DAWG ..
David Smith
Bill Johnson
June 11, 2013
Heaven shines more today.
Mike Jones
June 11, 2013
What a great DAWG you are Mr. Tereshinski. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Moneypenny
June 11, 2013
May God's grace be with you during this time of grief and sorrow.
Steve Osborne
June 11, 2013
RIP Mr. T.....another Damn Good Dawg lost....God Bless all the Tereshinski family!!!
Matthew Carswell
June 11, 2013
The three generations of Tereshinski Bulldogs has long been a testament to the loyalty inspired by the University of Georgia. The Bulldog Nation today mourns the loss of Joe Sr.
steven mills
June 10, 2013
i shall miss he and the family on the courtyard @ st mary's.alice's son
June 10, 2013
Dear Wally:
I didn't know your dad, but my parents knew your parents & we dated briefly while freshmen at UGA. I'm sorry to learn of your father's passing. No matter our age, we never are quite ready for parents to depart. You & yours are in my prayers.
Jessalyn Stone (formerly Smith)
George Suddath
June 10, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Tereshinski family. Mr. Teresshinski was very kind to me and I feel honored to have known him. A true gentleman and a great Bulldog.
Barbara Stattelman
June 9, 2013
I feel honored to have met and known Mr. Joe T. even if it was just a short period of time. He may have left an emptiness in our lives,but filled a spot in our hearts.My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.God bless you Joe T.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
June 10, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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