TJ retired from Bell of PA (Verizon) after many years of dedicated service. He was very active with the Harrowgate and Quaker City String Band since he was 14 years old. Over his life, he enjoyed traveling and would be known to enjoy his cigars from time to time.
Predeceased by his parents, Telesfor Sr. and Catherine Florist; he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce M. Florist; his children Keith Sykes, Matthew Sykes (Brittany Hughes), and Heather Kiefer (Mark); and his beloved grandchildren, Brandon, Hunter, Corey, Mark, Chase, Grace and Addison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be may in Telesfor's memory to Make a Wish Foundation, Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley 5 Valley Square, Suite 210 Blue Bell, PA 19422 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.