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April 16, 2019

We note here with sadness the passing of
a good friend of RTA, Mr. Claudio Bermudez Zeledon
of RTA Member Tesco Italmatic (Florida)

We were informed this week of the passing of the founder of Tesco Italmatic, Claudio Bermudez Zeladon.

Claudio was a respected man, with a long history in the tire and repair machinery equipment business, and he will be missed. RTA has long had the support of Tesco Italmatic, a three-generation company, and we appreciate so much the contributions they make to our industry. Our deepest condolences go out to Claudio's family, Daniel his son, and DJ his grandson. Thank you Claudio for your life well lived.

Following is more information about Claudio in the form of an obituary supplied by his family

Obituary:
Mr. Claudio Bermudez Zeledon, 88, died on April 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family members due to natural causes.

He was a loving father, selfless provider, teacher, mentor and friend.

Claudio was born on December 30, 1930 the oldest of 10 siblings in San Jose Costa Rica.

At the age of 18 Claudio joined the "Political Revolution of 1948 against the then President Teodoro Picado. After the revolution was won Claudio took a position at the main post office in San Jose.

In 1950 Claudio had the opportunity to travel to San Antonio Texas to study at the IPI bible college. Claudio graduated at the top of his class in 1954 with honors.

It was there that he met the love of his life, Miss Doris Marie Shenberger. They were married in San Antonio Texas on May 21, 1954 and began their journey as missionaries to many countries. After a few years of traveling they moved to Ohio in late 1957.

In 1958 Claudio had worked for the FE Myers pump company in Ashland and then in 1963 worked for the Hydromatic Pump Company located in Hayesville. Claudio was a member of the International Machinists.

In 1969 Claudio went to work for the Lazuras and O'Neils stores as a store  manager. It was by chance that Claudio met a business owner from Akron that was looking for a bilingual person to help them in their Central, South American and Mexico export markets. Claudio became the export manager  of ATISCO export division. Claudio traveled all of Mexico, Central, South America and the Caribbean.

In 1984 Claudio and Doris moved to Florida and worked alongside of their son Daniel in founding Tesco Of America Inc. The company prospered in the export and domestic markets where Claudio again traveled the South American countries. The company has celebrated 30 years in business. Four years ago entered the company entered into a Joint Venture with Italmatic of Milan, Italy.

In 2014 Claudio and Doris retired and returned to Ohio to enjoy their other 3 children, grand children and great-grand children.

Claudio is survived by his children, Judy and Mark Calderhead of Ohio , David and Annette Zeledon of Columbus Ohio, Daniel and Laura Zeledon of Plantation Florida, Susan and Gregg  Keener of Ashland Ohio. Two sisters and three brothers all from San Jose Costa Rica.

Claudio enjoyed going to church and studying the bible. He was well read,  had a  great passion for gardening and loved his flowers and trees that he planted.

Claudio loved people and enjoyed talking to everyone. Claudio was well known in many countries from his many travels and business acquaintances.

Claudio was not only our father but our Champion. "Claudio was a spectacular person, Un hombre espectacular"!

We will all miss our beloved "Cuyito". You are etched in our hearts forever, Estas grabado en nuestros corazones para siempre.
In memory of Mr. Claudio Bermudez Zeledon, Plant a tree or some beautiful flowers.

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Also here below is contact information for Claudio's son Daniel:

Daniel Bermúdez Zeledón

Tesco-Italmatic LLC
954-565-5601
800-377-3329
Email: tesco1034@aol.com
www.tescous.com

"3 Generations Strong!"

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You can always reach Jeffrey Parks at RTA by phone at 831-620-5345

or email: jeffrey@retreadtire.org

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"Some days
there won't be a song in your heart.
Sing anyway."
~ Emory Austin