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Anthony Testa Obituary
Newark - Anthony Joseph Testa Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. His loving wife and forever sweetheart, Patricia, was by his side. Anthony was born on April 26, 1937 in Wilmington, Delaware to Isadore and Frances Testa. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Testa; his daughter-in-law, Nicole Testa; and his grandson, Alexander Scarpone.
Anthony was a life-long Delaware resident. He graduated from Brown Vocational High School where he was Senior Class President and the school's Most Valuable Athlete. Anthony remained a devoted member of the Brown Bears' Alumni Club throughout his life.
Anthony was married to the love of his life Patricia W. Testa for 57 years. Together they raised seven children. He is survived by his wife; son Anthony Jr. and his wife Dawn; son Michael and his wife Sandy; daughter Barbara Ann Scarpone and her husband Mark; son Kenneth Testa and his wife Shelli; son Christian and his wife Cyndi; son Jason and his wife Karen; and son Eric John. Anthony is also survived by his dear sister, Dolores Nagowski.
According to Anthony, his greatest achievement was his family, especially his grandchildren. They will always cherish fond memories of their Pop Pop which include Sunday family dinners, his witty banter, and family vacations to Disney World and the Outer Banks. He is survived by his devoted grandchildren Alexia, Jacqueline, Anthony III, Natalie, Michael, Juliana, Adrienne, Samantha, Vincent, Kenny Jr., Nina, Kayla, Morgan, Emily, Sarah, Christian Jr., Luke, Riley and Jason.
Family and friends may visit from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 17 at Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 18 at Holy Angels Parish, 82 Possum Park Rd., Newark, DE 19711, where family and friends may visit beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alfred I. DuPont Children's Hospital for Cancer Research, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803.
For condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com.
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Karen curran
January 16, 2020
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. May fond memories bring comfort to each of you.
Karen and Jamie Curran
Rosemarie Cierniak
January 16, 2020
My condolences to the family. Many happy memories with your family
Aldo & Diane Gibellino
January 15, 2020
Our sincerest sympathies to the Testa family. Mr. Testa was such a special human being. Warm, kind and friendly. May his family find peace in all their special memories.
The Gibellinos (Aldo, Diane, Amanda, Julian & Gabe)
January 15, 2020
Tony and Pat are one of the original residents in Lamatan as we are. We all moved in about the same time and have known each other as neighbors for many, many years. We will miss Tony as a good neighbor. I saw him recently in Acme and he was telling me his recipe for lasagna. Our deepest condolences and love go to Pat and his family.
Cree, Paul and Peter Hovsepian
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