Obituary of Steven H. Tellex

Irondequoit- Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 16th after a long illness. He was predeceased by his father, Harold Tellex; brother, Gary, and his beloved cat Gizmo. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Sandy (Torregrossa); his four treasured children, Stefanie (Shawn Henderson) Tellex, Staci (Seth) Intriligator, Shannon (Jonathan) Laine, and Scott (Onna) Tellex, and his nine cherished grandchildren, Emerson, Spencer, Jay, Nora, Alaina, Lila, Ben, Ryan, and Xander. He is also survived by his mother, Gloria, his brother, Greg (Lori), his sister, Debbie (Dan) Ristau, his sister-in-law, Dawn (Jeff) Duncan, as well as many other loving family members and friends. 

Steven's life was one of service to others. He worked as an accountant and had a large base of devoted clients who he served for over forty years. He was a doting grandfather, and started the famous Christmas Light display on Endicar Drive to the delight of his family and community. His home was a grandchild's paradise: with a tree house, a playground, waterslide, and zip line as well as the Endi-Carnival for them.

His family will receive friends Friday, August 23, 4-7 at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So.). Friends are invited to meet the family Saturday, August 24, 10:00 am at St. Kateri At Christ The King Church for his funeral mass. Interment Private. His wife and children would like to thank the many hospital, home, and outpatient medical workers over the past year. In lieu of flowers, his wife and children respectfully request that you consider donating blood or supporting the National Kidney Foundation Serving Upstate and Western New York.