Frank Tedeschi's Obituary
Frank Tedeschi of Odessa, Florida, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2026, with his wife Suzanne and pastor Joel at his side. Frank was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1938 and raised by his loving parents Peter and Esther and grandmother Giuseppina DeFrancesco. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1956 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Youngstown State University in 1961. The same year, he married Marie Karafa (deceased), and they had four children. Frank went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo where he also began his teaching career. He later served as a professor of engineering at Miami Dade Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, and Cleveland State University where he was appointed Dean of Electrical Engineering Technology. Frank also served as Dean and professor at the Electronic Technology Institute in Cleveland where he was instrumental in establishing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He authored and co-authored eight books on electrical engineering. An aspiring entrepreneur and forward thinker, Frank left teaching to establish his own company, Applied Concepts. “Frankie Tee” was an avid golfer throughout his life. He excelled at the game and enjoyed playing with his God and golf buddies when he retired in Florida. Frank is survived by his wife Suzanne and her family; his children Peter, Mary, John, Catherine (Paul) Rokicky; grandchildren Matthew, Samantha, and Amanda; and great granddaughter Hailey. He will be greatly missed by family, including Suzanne’s children and grandchildren, along with friends, especially those at Keystone Community Church in Florida, where a Celebration of Life will be held.
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