Jerry A. Testagrossa

Jerry A. Testagrossa Former Fitchburg Fire Dept. Lieutenant; 77 FITCHBURG Jerry A. Testagrossa, 77, of Fitchburg, died Sunday, August 24, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1931, in Fitchburg, son of the late Anthony and Rose (White) Testagrossa and has lived in Fitchburg all his life. He joined the United States Navy May 26, 1949, serving on the USS Missouri BB-63 and was discharged May 25, 1950. He reenlisted in the Navy February 14, 1951, serving on the USS Stripling DD867 and the USS Sierra AD18. He earned the Navy Occupation Medal, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Medal before his Honorable Discharge February 13, 1955. Following his service, Mr. Testagrossa worked on the Boston & Maine Railroad as a Brakeman from 1955 until 1964. He then joined the Fitchburg Fire Department June 5, 1962 until his retirement January 2, 1994. He was appointed Lieutenant September 20, 1988. Mr. Testagrossa was a member of Saint Bernard's Parish and a member of the South Fitchburg Social Club since 1967. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, family was his top priority. He will be soulfully missed by all who knew him. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Fay Jean (Sessions) Testagrossa; 2 sons, Raymond Testagrossa and his wife, Lin of Athol, and Dennis Testagrossa and his wife, MaryBeth of Hudson, NH; 2 daughters, Debra Osgood and her husband, Ted, and Sue Rivers and her husband, Tim, all of Fitchburg; 11 grandchildren, Mandy Benoit, Scott Osgood, Dean Osgood, Kris Osgood, Justin Testagrossa, Adam Testagrossa, Brittney Testagrossa, Denna Testagrossa, Anthony Testagrossa, Katie Testagrossa, and Michael Testagrossa; 4 great-grandchildren, twins, Gianna and Owen Benoit, and Justin's children, Emily and Hailey; 1 sister, Jean Rochette and her husband, Roland of Leominster. TESTAGROSSA The funeral will be held today, August 28, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Saint Bernard's Church, 240 Water St., Fitchburg. Burial will be private. A calling hour will be held today from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.