Frank J. Tedesco, 79, died Nov. 29, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 36 years, coming from his birthplace.
He was a Marine Corps veteran and served in the Korean War.
Before retirement, he worked as a cook and baker at Vincent’s Restaurant for 25 years.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Korean War Veterans, Italian-American War Veterans and the Elks Lodge of Vero Beach.
He also volunteered at the veteran’s store in the Indian River Mall.
He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marie Tedesco of Vero Beach; sons, Frank Jr. of Winter Park, Steven of Oviedo and John of Tampa; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes , 800 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34982.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Dec. 8 at St. Helen Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918, Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
