Joseph J Tedesco Jr

Joseph J. Tedesco Jr., age 86 of Ocala, Fl, passed away on May 25, 2024 at his home. Joe (Junior) was born in Torrington, CT to Joseph Tedesco Sr. and Marie Sileo Tedesco on June 4, 1937. He attended high school at Torrington High until age 16. Joe worked as a mechanic for Al’s Garage, in Torrington CT for 11 years and later became a certified fleet mechanic for SNET (now AT&T) until his retirement in 1993 at age 56. Joe resided in Harwinton, CT for over 60 years where he and his wife raised two children. In May 2022, he relocated to Ocala FL with his wife and son to be with family. Joe loved restoring cars and belonged to numerous organizations including the Hot Rod Association and Litchfield Hills Historical Automotive Club. He attended hundreds of car shows across New England during his lifetime with his wife Frances and son Anthony. Joe received countless Best in Show and People’s Choice awards for his unique Vintage and Street Rod cars. He loved CB and Ham radios and spent evenings talking to fellow enthusiasts into the late hours when most of the world was sleeping. Joe was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America (New Vision Pioneers). Joe was a dog lover and would attach himself to every four-legged friend who crossed his path. He was a closet cartoonist and would reveal his talent on rare occasions like the birth of his son and great grandson. He loved to travel with his brothers, their wives and friends on motorcycle road trips and camping adventures. Joseph is survived by his wife Frances R. Tedesco of Ocala Fl, son Anthony J. Tedesco of Ocala Fl, daughter Cheryl T. Calverley and son-in-law Eugene G. Calverley of Ocala Fl, grandson Sean A. Calverley and Jasmine Ingboon of Tampa Fl, grandson Aaron J. Calverley and Autumn Allen of Summerfield Fl, great grandson Happy Ray Calverley of Summerfield FL and brother Carmen Tedesco of Torrington CT (wife MaryAnn Tedesco, deceased). He is preceded in death by his parents of Torrington, CT and his younger brother Emil Tedesco of Fort Myers FL (survived by Emil’s wife Barbara Tedesco). Services will be held at the Roberts of Ocala West Chapel located at 6241 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34476 on Monday June 17, 2024 from 5 – 7 pm. Friends and family will gather at 5:00 pm with service to begin at 5:30 pm. There will be an online stream during the service for friends and family who are unable to attend. The link will appear on the Tribute Page once the streaming has started. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Pioneers Organization for helping their family during a difficult time in 1985. They send gratitude to their friends and family for prayers sent and for the wonderful memories created with Joe. He will be missed. There was no one else like him. God Bless.

Joseph J Tedesco Jr

June 4, 1937 - May 25, 2024