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Sam Testa Obituary

AUBURN < Sam Testa, 81, of Westlake Avenue, Auburn, died unexpectedly March 14, 2007, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Antonio and Luisa Testa. He attended Auburn schools and was a World War II Army veteran. Sam served the Auburn community for 37 years as a police officer, retiring in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Willie McKinney Testa; his children, Thomas Testa of Clyde and Patricia Finkle of Ballston Lake; and by his grandchildren, Traci Lynn and Thomas Anthony. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Fred Testa. There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206; The Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, or to a charity of choice in memory of Sam. Langham Funeral Home, LLC, Auburn, is handling arrangements. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Mar. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Sam Testa

16 Entries

Tammy Barker

March 17, 2007

Aunt Willie, Pat, and Tom,
We are very saddened to hear about Uncle Sam's death. We have many fond memories. Our love to all of you.

Love,
Eric and Tammy Hinson Barker

Donna Quinn

March 16, 2007

Willie, Tom & Pat
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Sam was a great guy-so glad that you got to go on this last cruise- he surely enjoyed them. If there is anything that we can do, please do not hesitate to call. Sam will be missed by all who knew him. Our thougths & prayers are with you.
Don & Donna

Marilyn & Bill Hart

March 16, 2007

Dear Pat and Family

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please extend our sympathies to your mother and brother

MICHAEL OHORA

March 16, 2007

Willie, TT and Pat. I am saddened to hear of Sams passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you all. Sam was the best! Always there for anyone that needed help. He was a great cop too,never afraid to do what was right. I will always remember him fondly. Please know if there is anything i can ever do for you, all you have to do is call. I can never repay you for the things you all have done for me, thank you.

Steve & Janet Grey

March 16, 2007

Dear Pat and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at a most difficult time. Please be comforted knowing a piece of your father and husband will be with you in your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

cynthia stott

March 16, 2007

deae willie and family, i don't know if you remember me (cyndee) but I'm sure you remember flipper and allison.allison and flippper would love when sam would walk down with his cane and say hi they would talk for hours. and allison would walk up the hill and talk for hours... allison will always remember picking your flower and having sam come down the hill w his cane saying you gotta take care of dog and return the flowers
sam always took care 0f david and his family reguarding flooding property problemms etc.. sam will truley be missed by me and my family ,I think he was just taking a summer walk . but I also think he was just making sure my family was o.k. he knew the drill love flipper and family god bless you and your family

ANTHONY DALBERTO

March 15, 2007

SAM WAS A GREAT MAN,I LOVED TO WORK WITH HIM. GOD BLESS.

Donna & Jerry (Ignaszewski) DeJoy

March 15, 2007

Dear Willie, Pat & Tom and Family,
We were terribly surprised to read of Sam's unexpected passing. He was always such a wonderful man to
us. I'll always refer to him as my Uncle Sam. The years have passed, but the loving memories are always there to hold onto. He
visited my Dad @ Christmas 2005, just before he passed on. Dad was
so glad to see him once again and Sam even brought him a poinsettia plant,which was so special. You both were always such good Friends
with my Mom & Dad. God Bless You
Willie as you endure this painful
loss of your husband. May God be kind to you as you have always been to everyone you have meant.
Our Prayers and Blessings are being
sent to you All at this time of your grief.

With Our Deepest Sympathy
and Love,

Donna & Jerry DeJoy
and Family

Wayne and Colleen Smith

March 15, 2007

Willie and Family,
I enjoyed living next to you and it was always great working with Sam. I learned a lot from him when I was a Rookie and he was always someone to look up to and respect.

Carol Walowsky

March 15, 2007

Tom and family,
Sam was one in a million. May he rest in peace.

Joan Costello

March 15, 2007

Dear Willie and Family -

I am so sorry for your loss. I understand only too well what you are going through. You were terrific friends to my parents.

They loved your company, and appreciated you both so very much.

Willie, thanks for watching my mom so Sam and Dad could go to the police retirees luncheons.

Love,

Joan Costello

PS. Let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you Willie.

r j semple

March 15, 2007

Dear Willie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Sam, we love you both . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
R J and Jeanne

Debbie Twomey

March 15, 2007

Willie,
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing.I have often driven by my old place on Westlake Ave hoping to catch a glimpse of either of you. I wish I had taken the time to stop in, I know better.
I have such fond memories of you and Sam. The coin he put in his driveway that was stolen, the earthquake that sent us all running out the door, your beautiful garden,homemade jams, you both going to my Grandfather Twomey's wake before I stopped being afraid to attend such events myself. I will always remember how kind both of you were to me and what a loss to the neighborhood Sam's leaving us is. It was a priviledge to be your neighbor.
God bless.
Debbie Twomey

Carol C

March 15, 2007

Now who will watch over the neighborhood? He was a nice man and a great neighbor. We will all miss him.

Paul Norman

March 15, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I always enjoyed my conversations with Sam and appreciated all he did for the neighborhood and the Auburn Community.

Fran, Bill and Elisa Hannan

March 15, 2007

Dear Pat, Willie and Tom,

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Wishing we could do more to comfort you. Please know how much we care. Love, Fran, Bill and Elisa

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