Thaddeus John Tusinski, 42, of Macungie, died November 17, 2012. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he was the son of David and Jo Ann Tusinski, of Seymour, Tenn.

He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in elementary education. He earned a master's degree in education from Penn State Great Valley.

He taught grade school in the West Chester School District and in the Michigan school system. The last eight years he taught ninth grade algebra at William Allen High School, Allentown.

He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He is survived by his parents; several aunts; uncles; cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Animals in Distress, P.O. Box 609, Coopersburg, 18036.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.