Francesco Teti Obituary (1938

Francesco Teti, lovingly known as Franco to family and friends. Peacefully passed away on May 17,2024 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Caulonia Reggio Calabria, Italy to the late Angelo and Iolanda (nee: di Certomb) Teti and has been a resident of Abington, Pennsylvania. In 1968 he moved his family her to the United Staes to seek a better life and settled in Philadelphia. He was an ambitious man who took great pride in creating custom mens suits and was quite the savvy business man and was very charismatic in how he handled others. He opened the Francesco Custom Tailor Shop in the Rockledge area of the city. He had a talent and drive for excellence, and it was always evident in his mens wear. In his later years Franco always remained involved in the business of his friends and would lend a hand when any of them were in need. Family meant the world to him, and his grandchildren were his heart and soul. He enjoyed spending holidays and visiting with them. Also, he liked to play Bocce and go to dinners with his lifelong friends. Franco was a traditional Italian husband, father and Nonno who took great pride in instilling these values into his family. He is once again reunited with the love of his life, Antonietta (nee Modafferi) Teti, who he missed so much since her passing. Loving father of Iole (Joseph) Hatfield, Angelo Teti, Maria Teti and Francesco (Tina Ziegler) Teti Jr. Dearest Nonno of Joseph, Melissa, Francesca, and great grandpop of Tyler, Violet and Eva. Brother of the late Enzo Teti. Brother-in-law to Domenico "Mimmo" (late Joanna) Modafferi, Rocco (Roseanna) Modafferi, Antonio "Nino" (Mimma) Modafferi, Tecla (Carmen) Masciocchi, Silvo (Anna) Modafferi and the late Joseph (Maria) Modafferi and Angela Modafferi. Sadly, he will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends and family in Italy. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Thursday morning from 9-10:30am at Our Lady Help for Christians (1500 Marian Rd. Abington,pa19007). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30am. Entombment Forrest Hills Mausoleum. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to St Jude Research Hispital for Children. Cemetery Forrest Hills Mausoleum and Cemetery Philadelphia PAUS viewing Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Our Lady help of Christians 1500 Marian Rd Abington PA 19001 US Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578