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Robert Testa Obituary

TESTA, Robert G. In NH, of Melrose, Sept. 17, 2008, Age 47. Loving son of Constantino & Cynthia (Johnson) Testa. Devoted brother of Michelle Walker & her husband Jeffrey of Merrimac, James Testa & his partner Clif Thorn of NY, NY and Kimberly Izzi & her husband Louis of Melrose. Caring Uncle of Shawn, Dale, Rachel, Olivia, Louis Jr. & Andrew. Beloved Companion of Deb Graffam of N. Conway, NH. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Sat. Sept. 20th at 9AM. Funeral Mass in Most Blessed Sacrament Church 1155 Main St., Wakefield, at 10AM. Family & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8PM. Interment is private. For directions, obituary, or to sign guest book, visit www.gatelyfh.com. Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 19, 2008.

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Reginald D Macrae

September 13, 2023

Was it really 15 years ago? RIP Bobby... You'd be proud of this dumb kid becoming a responsible homeowner... :)

Reginald Macrae

September 14, 2019

Still think of you a lot when I'm out in the yard raking....:) you were a good nieghbor..

Carmen Davis

September 23, 2008

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Testa family. I knew Bob only recently, when he started at Best Auto I was working there. He was just a wonderful man and I can not even put into words how hearing of his passing has touched me. He was an extremely talented technician and a wonderful person. He spoke of his family often and you were always on his mind. Again, my heartfelt sorrow.

Reginald D MacRae

September 21, 2008

Bobby Testa was my freind. I lived next door to him in NH. I am only seasonal but over the last 25 years when I needed something Bobby always helped me. I wish I could get an E-mail of a family member so I could share some good stories of Bobby and I. My E-Mail is [email protected] . Please I would like to write an old-fashioned letter to someone about Bob as I am deeply sad. Reggie MacRae

Edie Gallant

September 21, 2008

Cindy and Bro,
Thinking of you. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love, Edie Gallant

Cheryl MacRae

September 19, 2008

Bobby was a kindly, helpful neighbor and friend to my family at Pine River Pond. We are sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Heartfelt condolences from the MacRae family

AnnMarie & Gino Fassi

September 19, 2008

Uncle Bro, Auntie Cindy and Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel when we got the news. Bobby was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief and our love to you and your family.

Patti Connaughton

September 19, 2008

Dear Family of Bobby, I have fond memories and appreciation of Bob. His unselfish nature and helping myself and teaching my son Dalton about the mechanics that came second nature to him....and the friendship will stay in our hearts.. God Bless you all... Sincerely Patti and Dalton.

Jimmy Dunne

September 19, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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