Biagio Tedesco "B.J."

Born into Eternal Life on February 16, 2016, at the age of 93. Loving husband of 69 years to the late Renee Tedesco. Beloved father of Denise (Patrick) Matson and Terry (Larry) Ratayczak. Cherished grandpa of Melody (Peter) Kober, Jennifer (William) Bianchetti, Kyle Ratayczak, and Ian Ratayczak. Great-grandfather of Zoe Bianchetti, Evan Kober, and Phoebe Kober. Brother of David (Maryann), Carolin, Nina (Robert), and Daniel (Karen). Also loved by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Krause Funeral Home (12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin WI) on Sunday, February 21, 2016, from 2-3:45PM. Funeral Service at 4PM. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Stars and Stripe Honor Flight - Wisconsin. B.J. was born in St. Agata, Sicily. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII in the Philippines. He was a dedicated employee of Milprint, Inc. for 42 years, retiring in 1987. He loved to tinker in his workshop, gardening, serenade on his accordion, and experimenting with different flavors of wine making (wine shine). [more]

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