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BORN
1934
DIED
2020
Rocco Testa Obituary
Rocco, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at home. Rocco was born in Suio, Italy on December 10, 1934 and moved to Union City, New Jersey in 1961. He and his family then moved to Hollywood, Florida in 1975.
Rocco was a barber from the age of 11 to just a few months ago. Over his lifetime, he owned and worked at over 10 different barber shops. He treated all of his customers like they were family. In his spare time, he could always be found making sure his garden was perfect.
He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine (Fallone) Testa, and their three children, Pasquale & Rossana Testa, Anna & Robert Sparks and Anthony & Anna Testa. Nonno adored his five grandchildren, Desirée, Nicholas, Valentina, Joseph and Rocco. He was the cherished brother of Pasqualina Testa-Ciorra and the late Linda Testa-Casale and Giusesppe Testa.
Visitation will be at Landmark Funeral Home on Thursday, July 2nd from 5-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Nativity Catholic Church in Hollywood, Florida on Friday, July 3rd at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org/donate in his honor.
Arrangements by Landmark Funeral Home, 4200 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33021 954-989-8220 Please leave online condolences at www.landmarkfuneralhome.com
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Faye Polito
June 26, 2024
It´s truly a real statement of dear Rocco, that, even though the years pass, the wonderful memories of him remain strong and happy. Thinking of him brings a smile always.
Faye Polito
June 26, 2023
Time passes and yet - the loss of our dear Rocco remains so deep. So many things are missed- his smile, his humor, his kindness, and much more. I pray he and James are together. Sending love to Geri and his wonderful family. We were blessed to have him in our lives. Faye Polito
Justin
June 26, 2022
We miss you Rocco! Our family is going to Italy this summer and we will toast in your honor! I hadn't had a professional haircut since you last cut it and you may me mortified by my current hair style, but then again no one could live up to your talents. All the best from the Kramm family, Love, Justin
Rocco and me
Justin Kramm
July 23, 2020
Rocco was a great bartender and friend. He was proud of his family and always had great stories. I would often look at the retired comb that he had framed at his station (from 1949-1992). I am thankful that he didn't retire because I met him around '92. He cut my hair for the first time for a high school dance. I remember when I was in my late-20s, he told me "Justin, you're losing your hair. You need to meet a girl quick and get married." Ha! We shared many conversations in English (and by broken Italian). We will miss him and are thankful to have known him.
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Always a pleasure to be with Rocco - 30 years!
Bob Kramm
July 13, 2020
Always a pleasure to be with Rocco....:)
The Kramm Family
July 4, 2020
Geri and family, I met Rocco 30 years ago and it was "love at first sight" ! He was such a kind, friendly, warm, and authentic person. In those 30 years, it was much more than a haircut. It was a pleasure to visit a friend who had much in common with us. I must admit, sometimes I got a haircut when I really didn't need one! :)
We exchanged updates on our families, grandchildren, trips (ahhh, Italy... I feel like I've been there!), and we solved a lot of the world's problems together!
I was planning to visit him my next trip back to Fort Lauderdale, but heard that he was not working and was in the hospital. I was so looking forward to his recovery and hugging him...
Well, know that we really appreciated our limited time together how much we will miss him along with you, your family, and friends. He was a special guy, a friend forever... Love, Bob
Harriet Robkin
July 4, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Harriet and Michael Robkin and Roberta Camm
James and Faye Polito
July 2, 2020
We have truly lost one of our dearest friends. We have been so blessed to have had Rocco in our lives for the last 27 years. His humor, kindness, gracious and generous self brought us so much joy and unconditional love. We feel the void left and extend our love and prayers to our dear Geri and their entire wonderful family. We grieve his loss, yet are clinging to the many, many wonderful memories he gave us. We know he is now tending Gods Garden.
Dianne Hudson
July 2, 2020
Geraldine my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely Dianne Hudson
Joseph Johnson
July 2, 2020
Our sincere heartfelt sympathy to the Testa family. We will always remember his kindness and loving spirit and friendship. Rest In Peace. Love, Joe, Maria, Laura, and Jay Johnson
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