John D. Tessel of Newton on Thursday, May 3, 2012.In his short 48 years, John brought much joy to so many people. Dedicated father of Jackie Tessel and Andrew Tessel. Proud new grandfather of Ellie Maddox. Loving and devoted partner to Susan Broderick. Dear brother of Nancy and Henry Holtzman, Sam and Nicole Miller, Alec and Lisa Soreff and Lori Gilman Gailbreath. John is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many adoring friends. Services at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, Brookline on Sunday, May 6 at 10:00am. Interment at the Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, Washington Street, Woburn. Visiting hours at the home of Sam and Nicole Miller on Sunday 5-7pm and Monday 6-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 www.dana-farber.org or to a favorite charity.
