He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew J. Tellinger; sister, Karina T. Martin; and stepfather, Mel Fisk. Michael is survived by his life partner, Melanie Sydnor; mother, Monica Fisk; daughter, Kymberly Tellinger; son, Kody Tellinger; former wife, Sue A. Tellinger; brother, Marc A. Tellinger and his family; sisters, Lorraine T. Jarvis, and Bridget D. Colllins and both their families; Kevin Fisk, Connie Sandrons (Mark), Nikki Wasielewski (Chuck), Kim Kinsley (David), Randall Fisk; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Michael was a native of Hampton and a resident of Yorktown, Va for the past 3 years. He worked as a Pipefitter for Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard and Dry Dock Co. for the past 28 years and will be missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.