Celebrating the life of
James F. Tessanne
January 18, 1938 - July 21, 2008
James F. Tessanne, 70, died Monday, July 21, 2008 in Savannah.
Mr. Tessanne was born in Canton, OH on January 18, 1938, the son of the late Arthur and Marie Tessanne. James was a graduate of Ohio State University. During the time of his formal education he was also beginning his military career in the United States Air Force of which he retired after thirty-one years as Master Sergeant. During his military tenure he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his retirement he began his second career at Gulfstream where he served for twenty-two years, retiring as a Senior Inspector. While at Gulfstream he was the Aircraft Inspector for the Presidential Fleet of Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Mr. Tessanne was very proud of helping rebuild the B-47 which is displayed outside the Mighty Eighth Air force Museum. James was a longtime member of Savannah First Seventh-day Adventist Church and a member of the VFW.
Mr. Tessanne was preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-four years, Marvin G. Tessanne. He is survived by his son; James F. Tessanne, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; daughters, Tammy T. and John S. Burgess of Bulloch County, Cynthia D. Tessanne of Savannah, Karen T. and Ronald S. Richardson of Savannah; son, William W. "Bill" and Juana Tessanne of Savannah; grandchildren, Michael Tessanne, Linda Collins, Chris and Carl Tessanne, Virginia Collins, Cheryl Burgess, John S. Burgess, IV, James Collins, Sarah Tiffany Burgess, Cynthia Anna Tessanne, Joshua Joseph Burgess, Darrin and Derick Tessanne and Ronnie Richardson; great-grandchildren, Liam Tessanne, Christopher Lee Barwick, Cadence Collins, Micayle Tessanne and Cameron Collins; he is also survived by five siblings and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 3:30 PM Saturday at Savannah First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Pooler. Burial will follow at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery with full military honors.
Tessane Family my prayers are with you during this fork in the road of life. I will cherish my memories of Sergeant Tessanne as a member of the 283rd.
- MSgt Carole Smiley, Retired, Dacula, GA
I don't think that I made it to the 283rd bdfore you left, but if I have this email you must be a stand up guy! May you rest in peace and may your family live in your memory. 'WireDawg'
- SStg. Carlton Hall, Atlanta, GA
Speaking on behalf of my husband, Mark, and my daughter, MaKenna, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family are in our prayers each and every day.
- Kim Walden, Black Creek, GA
I am truly sorry to hear Jimmy has passed away. As one of the 'old timer' of the 283rd, it seems like just a few years ago that Jimmy and I worked together on Eisenhower Drive. Marie and I will remember, in our prayers, the faimly of Jimmy Tessanne in their loss.
- Larry Bowley CMSgt. Ret., Cartersville, GA
My condolences go out to the family of William 'Bill' Tessanne for the unfortunate loss of your Father. Bill, you already know that you are my one true friend around here. My family will be available, like your family has been available the countless times for me.
- Robert W. Booth, Port Wentworth, GA
My family and I are very soory for your loss.God Bless all of you.
- Linda Jenkins, metter, GA
Sorry to hear of your loss, I am a half brother of Jimmy, which I haven't seen in many years. so i don't know any of you. but I am very sorry for the loss.
- ROBERT TESSANNE, Franklin, KY
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during their time of loss.
- Patricia Tessanne-Babu, Bowling Green, KY
Tessane Family my prayers are with you during this fork in the road of life. I will cherish my memories of Sergeant Tessanne as a member of the 283rd.
- MSgt Carole Smiley, Retired, Dacula, GA
I don't think that I made it to the 283rd bdfore you left, but if I have this email you must be a stand up guy! May you rest in peace and may your family live in your memory. 'WireDawg'
- SStg. Carlton Hall, Atlanta, GA
Speaking on behalf of my husband, Mark, and my daughter, MaKenna, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family are in our prayers each and every day.
- Kim Walden, Black Creek, GA
I am truly sorry to hear Jimmy has passed away. As one of the 'old timer' of the 283rd, it seems like just a few years ago that Jimmy and I worked together on Eisenhower Drive. Marie and I will remember, in our prayers, the faimly of Jimmy Tessanne in their loss.
- Larry Bowley CMSgt. Ret., Cartersville, GA
My condolences go out to the family of William 'Bill' Tessanne for the unfortunate loss of your Father. Bill, you already know that you are my one true friend around here. My family will be available, like your family has been available the countless times for me.
- Robert W. Booth, Port Wentworth, GA
My family and I are very soory for your loss.God Bless all of you.
- Linda Jenkins, metter, GA
Sorry to hear of your loss, I am a half brother of Jimmy, which I haven't seen in many years. so i don't know any of you. but I am very sorry for the loss.
- ROBERT TESSANNE, Franklin, KY
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during their time of loss.
- Patricia Tessanne-Babu, Bowling Green, KY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
