Turcotte Family,
Mr. Turcotte was my favorite teacher at J.W. Sexton, Class of 1978.  Truth be known, he was my all time treasured teacher.

 For those that attended Sexton probably remember the bathrooms were horrendous. I would have to run around only to find not a clean one thus being a tad late or so for class.  I couldn't sneak in as I'm thinking it was a tiered floor classroom. He would sing the Plymouth Volare Commercial song by Sergio Franco. He would substitute my name for Volare. It was so sweet.  

After his class I was off to Mr. Asumaa's class, no smiling allowed. Whenever I hear the word "thesis" I immediately think of Mr. Asumaa.

Mr. Turcotte always had a smile on his face and the sweetest laugh. God Bless to all of his loved ones. 

I was so sad to hear of the passing last year of Real. We became friends some 25 years ago (mid 1990's) when the Turcotte Stickhandling School began advertising with us on the radio in Minnesota.  Before I knew it Real was inviting us to stay at the Cove and later at his condo in Daytona.  A wonderful, generous, hard working man  and a great ambassador for the game of hockey who drove from coast to coast in both the U.S and Canada organizing camps, his contributions to the game will not soon be forgotten.  I miss hearing his voice as our conversations always put a smile on my face. RIP my friend, you are missed.

Alfie, it has been many, many years since the Super Summer Hockey School. I learned so much from your father, he truly was a master of puck control. So sad to learn of his passing. My condolences. 

I am a Montrealer and graduated with Réal in 1958 at a school in Saint-Henri where he lived. He was a quiet guy and quite a hockey player. I offer my sincere condolences to all his family  A sa sœur et à ses frères, acceptez mes salutations les plus chaleureuses. RIP to a very good person.

I looked to find a current email for Real after tonight's hockey game where Alex scored the winning goal with a phenomenal touch deflection of a point shot. Very saddened to see of Real's passing.  

Real's legacy is the  success of "Turcotte Stickhandling".
Thousands of  hockey players have benefitted from the stickhandling school he founded and should be grateful for his passion for helping youth improve their puck skills.
My son (David Osborne) and a couple buddies (Mike Glaicar and Colin Lidster) worked for him in western Canada for a couple years about 10 years ago and loved every minute of it. 

Real you left a legacy that few appreciate, but I know that it lead to the winning goal in the 2021 World Jr, Hockey Championship Gold medal game scored by none other than your grandson!!!!

Dale Osborne (dwo.osb@gmail.com)
PS. Jeff coached the California Wave team that competed in KIBIT in 2003 ( and won) against my son David.

My condolence to the Turcotte family. I had many opportunities to be around Real. Each time we were together I walked away richer for the experience. I remember one time before a youth ice hockey practice he was singing that Pat Benitar song - "One way or another - I'm gonna get cha get cha get cha get cha". 

Alife and boo.   So sorry for your loss lots of great memories of your dad and family when u lived at park west apartments in lansing   My sisters Amy and  Beth and I played sports with both of you as your dad was always giving us instructions.  Good times with all of you and your mom Sherri too.   God bless 

Lorri Miller
Lansing mi

I was a stick boy at Michigan State when Real came there to play. He was always my favorite and over time became a good friend. I will always remember the late nights at Dem Hall when he was the night watchman and a number of us used to skate until the wee hours of the morning. Real gave so much to so many young hockey players in the East Lansing area and I am Blessed to have been one of them. I will keep the Turcotte Family in my Prayers and close to my Heart as time moved forward.

Rick Carrow

I was a student of Mr. Turcottes at Sexton High School.  I still talk about the relaxation sessions he taught.  Dropping a pile of books beside your head to see if you flinch, or remain relaxed.  We had to learn all the parts of the brain.  It was a very interesting class and progressive for that time.

Sympathy to his family.

Great teacher! I remember in 1974 at Sexton, he taught a class in neuromuscular relaxation. He would also hypnotize people including me in the class. What a funny and wonderful person! One of my favorite teachers ever! I have a smile on my face just thinking about him. This photo is a great way to remember him! Much love, Mr. Turcotte aka Turc! The world is a better place thanks to you! 


I believe Real was my high school (O'Rafferty in Lansing) business class instructor.  We were aware of his hockey background and so this must be him. I was not aware of the hockey schools or anything after we left high school but he was one of the best teachers I had in the school and knew what he was doing.  It wasn't easy keeping order with a bunch of screwballs but he did it with ease.  Condolences to the family.  

Real touched my lives at Sexton High School. He was driven and loved to teach. 
Thank you Mr. Turcotte!

You knew you were in for an intense learning experience when you took a clinic and got coached by Real.  He was the real deal.  His passion was cushioned with kindness.  He sure did know hockey.  What a privilege it was to have him in our community.  

I adored Mr. Turcotte and looked forward to his class every day!  I believe it was 1980/81... my senior year.  I had his Applications of Physiology (relaxation) class in something like 5th hour, and then stayed on in 6th hour as his aid (me and Mo Sessions).  I remember testing the students with feathers on their nose to see if they were really relaxed 😁, and grading occasional papers.  Your senior year is supposed to be the most fun, and Mr. Turcotte certainly delivered!  
Be blessed in heaven!!

I remember Mr. Turcotte. Didn't have him as a teacher, but remember him as part of the teaching staff. He was a pillar among the great leadership of J. W. Sexton. My condolences and prayers are extended to his family .

Great teacher, even a greater man, always enjoyed talking hockey with him,  my condolences and prayers for the family. 

My sincere condolences to Real Turcotte’s family. I was his student while attending Sexton. Mr. Turcotte was my favorite teacher and I took multiple classes from him! He brought students joy and a positive attitude everyday. Few teachers ever bond with students the way he did. He was a great mentor. May he Rest In Peace. 

had hm for math in senior year. My favorite teacher.  Will be missed.  The  family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Sexton  72


One of my favorite teachers ever!  RIH Mr. Turcotte.  
Ted Terzian, Sexton High School ‘74.

My deepest condolences,  big loss of such a fine man. I have great memories of being a student for a few years at Sexton high school! Great teacher, and a wonderful soul! 
Mary Panwas-Baker

I had Mr. Turcotte for my relaxation class in the 70s. He was an awesome teacher he gave me relaxation skills I still use. I know he is teaching hockey in heaven. RIP Mr. Turcotte.  My thoughts are with your family and many friends

"Ok, your on"  This is a phrase I learned from him in his class from Sexton.  He taught us how to really relax, stop tension and was one of my most memorable teachers. I was his Teachers Assistant the second semester I took his class. I am truly sorry for your loss. 

Turcotte Family-
Mr. Turcotte was my geometry/trigonometry teacher at Lansing (Mi.) Sexton High School. I have always cherished how he was willing to accept the challenge of teaching a class slow basketball player geometry by talking about basketball bank shots with respect to angles. Clearly, I wasn’t a star student in his class, but he showed me “class” in his humbling himself to teach me. I have not and shall not ever forget the lesson he taught me outside of math.

My sincere condolences and prayers to you all, and know that your grief is shared by many.

Enjoyed him  as a teacher at Sexton.  I took a relaxation class from him my senior year.  He will be missed.

Dear Turcotte Family, I am so sorry for your loss.  I met Real in 1959 when he was playing at MSU.  My family and I became good friends with Real.  I was about 12 years old and he would go out on our ice rink and teach me his stickhandling moves.  I look back happily at those times.  Real was so intelligent, kind, and a great teacher.  He had the ability to make you feel like you were the most important person in the world.  He was so upbeat and positive, you could be having worse day of your life and go into the rink and talk to Real and you would leave upbeat and feeling good.  The world has lost a great man.  My prayers and best wishes for your family.   Rufus Bailey

Turcotte  family, so sorry for your loss. My son Joe went to his hockey school and thoroughly enjoyed it. I always enjoyed talking with Real about hockey. Joe got to be a good stick handler  and had great moves because of Real.

Turcotte family - my sympathies on your loss.  I knew Real from days long ago when I worked at Compuware (with PK) and I would talk to/see Real quite often.  He was one of my favorite people - always so friendly, kind and happy.  The world lost a 'good one' in Real.  
I consider myself lucky to have known him! 
Warm regards, Kerry Matheson

He was a wonderful and kind teacher.  He was a very young man when he was my teacher, we all loved him.  God Bless his family.

I was extremely fortunate to live in Lansing when Mr. Turcotte was developing his stick handling curriculum, I can’t quite remember just how many sessions I was blessed to attend.  He did make you feel you were the most important person in the world, and we all loved him.  The smile was genuine.   I couldn’t shake the uncanny way he could command the attention of 8 year olds, all with a hundred pucks on the ice and wanting to continue shooting them everywhere.  When he blew the whistle we all raced to him and took a knee.  Today I am doing the same

Thanking for making each of us feel like we were special!  Your smile and laugh will forever be remembered! You have touched many lives, I will miss you! Xoxo 

Mr. Turcotte was my homeroom teacher beginning in 9th grade at O'Rafferty High School in 1966. The first day of class he was taking class attendance, when he came to my name, John DuMont, he pronounced it in french and it stuck with me for the four years of high school. He was a great teacher and the students looked up to him with admiration. Your family will be in my prayers today.

I worked with Real when he first taught in the Catholic schools in Lansing. My experiences with him are priceless, both as the Freshman basketball coach in our program and on personal level. 
I have since met people that named their child after Real and NHL
people  that have raved about his training skill, but more importantly, his  personality and devotion to family. Could one have a better legacy? So sorry for your loss but celebrate a life well lived.
ed viera
lansing,mi

Thank you for always being such a caring person to my family and myself.  I feel so fortunate to known you ! 🙏🏒🍻

Real was a dear and long time friend.  Such an honor to have known  him.  I  have never known him to  be angry  or unkind to anyone.  RIP  friend. 

I met Mr. Turcotte 20 + years ago.  He was always kind to me, even in the early part of my hockey career when I didn't deserve it.  His positive outlook taught me a few things.  

He always said to me, "And how is the man with the Golden Tones?"   I was always humbled by that greeting.

He loved my broadcasts involving his grandson, Alex.  I thought about him from time to time while in the middle of a broadcast.   I usually feel as though I am calling games for friends, families, and extended families.  Real Turcotte fits in all categories.

Pete Krupsky
Broadcaster
USA Hockey National Team Development Program



I am very sorry for your loss, Alfie and family.  My sincere condolences and prayers for all; may your beautiful memories bring you comfort in this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss Boo and Alfie...I have such great memories of you and your dad. So many van rides, winning Silver Sticks together, growing up and watching Alfie make it to the show....Your dad ALWAYS had a smile.  Beautiful memories. And my thoughts are with you boys and your families. 

Tommy 

One of the finest men ,I have had to honor ,pleasure to know in my life,his smile made you feel like you knew him forever. We are so grateful for his tutoring of our son,helped him become the man he is today,we shared a lot good times together. A true gift to all that knew him. He will always be in a special place in our heart,God bless him,and keep him, Angels now have the best hockey skills coach and teacher. We will truly miss him. Love , The Podraskys

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Real Jean Turcotte

September 25, 1940 – June 15, 2020

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

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