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Nicholas Testa Obituary
Nicholas C. Testa, Sr., age 86, of New Haven, and formerly of Milford, beloved husband of the late Ethel Powers Testa, died on Sunday, March 24th. Nicholas was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 8, 1927 to the late Aniello and Anna Catulo Testa. Nicholas proudly served our county in the Navy during WWII. After the war, he worked at CT Light and Power Company in building maintenance. He was a longtime parishioner of the United Church of Christ in Devon and was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America for 40 years. Nicholas was a member of the VFW Post #7788 and was an avid Bingo player. Survivors include his children: Nicholas C. Testa Jr. (Jean) of SC, Timothy Testa (Carmen) of Bridgeport, Donna Gaines (Alvin) of FL, Marybeth Brown (Steve) of Naugatuck and Laura Litvinoff (Leonard) of Milford, sister's; Marion Paternoster of Fairfield, Dorothy Loper of Bridgeport, 10 grandchildren: Todd Testa (Jamie), Tami Testa, Michael Gaines (Shirley), Jennifer Gaines, Amanda Testa, Daniel Clinton, Laura Testa, Sandra Archuleta (Jose), Adam Litvinoff (Mae) and Eric Litvinoff (Anna), 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Nicholas is pre-deceased by his son, Neil Testa and by a sister, Jane Ferenz. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, April 6th at 11:00AM at the United Church of Christ, 30 Ormond Street, Milford CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The United Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the care of The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, Milford, CT. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com
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Jeffrey Girard
April 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the ENTIRE Testa Family... Uncle Nick you will be greatly missed, but the MANY many fond memories that are full of laughs,great
food,fishing,crabbing,great talks,and
of course all the years of great Christmas Eve's...GOD BLESS ALL,
We all know Unclk Nick,Aunt Ethel are reunited together again with ALL the other friends and family members that
have passed, and TOGETHER are all watching over everyone.....
LOVE YOUR CUZ..JEFFREY GIRARD & my
Family, Jeff,Bridgett,Stephen,Nathan,
& [email protected]
March 29, 2013
To the Testa Family,
So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. He truly was a gift to all that knew and loved him. Colleen and I will always consider him as family. I will never forget the last 50+ years that he's been in my heart. You all will remain in our prayers.
Love,
Charlie & Colleen Cambra
March 29, 2013
To the Testa family,
So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. He truely was a gift to all that knew and loved him. Colleen and I will always consider him as family. I will never forget the 50+ years that he's been in my heart. All of you will remain in our prayers.
Charlie & Colleen Cambra
Wayne
March 29, 2013
Laura and family,i am very sorry for your loss,my prayers and sympathy reach out to you and your family.
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Linda Murphy
March 28, 2013
TO Timmy and Family, I am sorry to hear about the lose of your father, I just want you to know you are in my prayer. I pray that God comforts you at this time of sorrow let him be your strength to take you through this very difficult time.
Brenda Tutoli-Nickerson
March 28, 2013
Laura and the entire family, So sorry to read of Mr. Testa's passing , God bless, thoughts and prayers go out to all.
Johnette DeEll
March 28, 2013
Dear Beth; Iwas so very sorry to read of yuor Dad's passing,I waited on him in the bank down in Devon many years ago and he was a realy nice person to wait on and talk to when he came in. My paryers and love are with you and your family. Your freind Johnette DeEll
March 27, 2013
Amazing uncle. I love you!, uncle button nose you will be truly missed! You were a huge part of my childhood memoriesxoxoxox tell auntie Ethel I said hello
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Bob Kelly
March 26, 2013
I worked with Nick at Devon, He was the manager of our Powermen softball team. My sincere condolences.
March 26, 2013
I will keep Nick in my prayers.
Joe Valenti
Alexis Black
March 26, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers so sorry for your loss.
George/Antoinette Roman
March 26, 2013
TO all Nickie's children our most heart felt sympathy. George & I met some of you at Aunt Jane's wake. We grew up next door to all the Testa's on Center Street. To Marion & Dorthy our deepest sympathy. George/Antoinette (Ferraro) Roman Tucson, Arizona
March 25, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
C C
March 25, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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