William G. Tessing, Iii

Born October 21, 1946, Bill answered his last call on June 19, 2023, leaving the loving arms of his family to be welcomed into the arms of the Lord. He leaves behind Linda his cherished wife of 55 years, his son William G. Tessing IV (Nicole), daughter Megan Shaw (Danny) and the lights of his life, his grandchildren, William G. Tessing V (Emily Adelsberger), Alex Tessing (Alyssa) and Emory & Barrett Shaw.  He also leaves his sister Barbara Popiolek (Fred), Andrea Tessing (Erin) and his sisters & brothers-in-law Susan Mattis (late Tony), Barbara Osherhoski (Jerome), Joan Emory, Rick Emory (Anna) and Kent Emory (Audrey).  He also has a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and his good friends Jim & Terry Irwin.

Bill was a US Navy Veteran, Volunteer Fire Fighter and Construction Superintendent.  He was a 50 year member of the Westmont Fire Company No. 1, a Fire Commissioner for 37 years and a 50 year member of the Carpenters Union.  Everyone has a least one “Bill Tessing” story, usually ending in laughter.  Please continue to tell these stories and pass them on to show how unique he was.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Saturday, June 24th from 11 AM to 1 PM at the JACKSON FUNERAL HOME, 308 Haddon Ave., Haddon Township, NJ, where his funeral service will begin at 1 PM.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Westmont Fire Company No. 1, 120 Haddon Ave., Westmont, NJ 08108.  To share condolences please visit www.jacksonfh.net