Michael S. Tetteris Sr. – Monessen

Michael S. Tetteris Sr. 74, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Michael was born on Nov. 23, 1945. He was a son of the late Steve and Anne Tkach Tetteris and a lifelong resident of Monessen. After graduating from Monessen High School, Michael obtained a bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree from Duquesne University, and a doctorate from California Coast University. Michael was a career educator having been a teacher, counselor and professor until his retirement. Mike continued his passion for teaching and outdoors throughout retirement volunteering as a hunter education instructor for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Mike’s teaching didn’t stop in the classroom as his most important lessons were taught at home, setting an example of unconditional love of his family. He was a member and past president of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen and a member of several sportsman’s clubs. Mike was affiliated with Tri-County Masonic Lodge No. 252, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite-Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Shriners. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Toni Ann Cocciolone Tetteris of Monessen; son, Michael S. Tetteris Jr. and wife Angela of Rostraver Township; and beloved granddaughter, Sophie May Tetteris. Mike is also survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and his beloved dog, Sasha. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by baby daughter, Amanda; brother, Steve “Soto” Tetteris; and sister Eleanor Louloudis. There will be visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at St. Spryridon Greek Orthodox Church with services starting at 2 p.m. A private family interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, www.lovetotherescue.org. Online condolences may be conveyed to the Terreris family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com