Lana Testa

Lana and I met through the Red Hat Society but it wasn't long before we had a special friendship aside from the group.
We spent countless hours (often, well into the night) chatting on the phone, sharing life... commiserating, supporting, laughing, crying, and just being us.
Friends across the miles.
My heart is breaking for David, the love of her life, and Todd, Beth, Lindsey, Ashley and Dustin, Heather, Lauren and Joe, all the sparkling lights that lit Lana's life.
I can imagine how this is impacting each of you, each in your own way. I extend my heartfelt sympathy and I ask the universe to surround you with love and compassion, comfort and strength as you begin each new day.

And dear Lana, we so often wished we could call our Mom. I hope that you fell gently from this tragic event into the loving arms of your Mom and Dad.
Thank you for being a friend, across the miles.
Til we meet again, I will treasure your memory.

Lana and I know one another from the primitive world. We would speak often on her creations, her and Dave's beautiful home, their extravagant trips, their delicious meals, trying to lose weight, what it is like being a diabetic, still trying to enjoy food and be happy. She spoke of Dave often about how he was retired and how he was a great cook. She would even mention that he would spoil her so much and fix her whatever she would ask for to eat. She loved him so much and seeing all of the pictures of the two of them, it is truly evident. She will definitely be missed in the primitive world. Even though we never got to meet, I treasured our friendship and appreciated her very much. Rest easy my dear friend, you will be missed.

Fly high and Dance away sweet angel I will definitely miss seeing you. And dancing with you. May you rest in the sweetest peace

I'm sad to say that I did not know Lana well. I met her many years ago at a country gift show. I always looked forward to seeing her latest primitive creations and purchasing them for my customers. I enjoyed her FB posts and photos of her home in country books and magazines. This sweet and talented lady will be greatly missed.

I met Lana in the early 60’s when she moved to Milford from Framingham. We became fast friends and shared our teenage years together.
Years later we went our separate ways but always remained close buddies.
She and David met at the Patrician restaurant where Dave worked at the soda fountain.

This May we met again at the retirement party held for their sons, Todd and Dustin at the same venue where the veteran’s were honoring my late brother Bill for his service.
Needless to say , Lana and Dave looked the same to me as when we were younger.
I thank God We had a chance to reconnect .,

David I am hoping for your recovery.
Sad for us all in losing such a well-loved woman.

S!incerely and in friendship.
Anne Zepf

Oh Lana, i just cannot believe this is happening. We just spoke and now i´m at a loss for words. I am, however, so happy that you & your lifelong honey, Dave got to spend the fourth in one of your happiest places on earth. The world is a little more empty without you. So glad we reconnected in recent years. Im left with beautiful memories of our wonderful conversations about our families. We had lots of catching up to do but we did it! Rest in Peace until we meet again. Love always, i will surely miss you dear cousin. Deb

Dear sweet friend Lana I miss our daily talks & all your Beautiful Creations you made & shared with us on FB. You were so talented & could tell stories about each beautiful dolls you made. I always said you could have been a WRITER. I loved all your trips you shared with us. PRAYERS for your family especially sweet smiley Dave! I will always remember you & your Gorgeous home. Deb

I don't know what to say. I'm thinking of all of you and sending prayers your family's way. I just found her on Facebook last year and I knew she was special. I loved chatting with her and reading all her post. For someone I didn't I know personally I'm so sad. What a special person.

Hi
I didn´t know Lana personally but always admired her work and loved seeing her home. I really felt devasted when I found out about her, just seeing her through the years on Facebook....that her life was taken so tragically and my heart goes out to her husband (hope he is going to be OK) and family. There are no words to take the pain away, but keep her in your hearts, and know that she is by your side.

To Lana´s friends and family I send my sincere condolences. I had become friends with Lana through Facebook. Purchasing many of her creations. I did not know Lana personally but did share many chats with her. You could tell the type of person she was by her stories, and the sharing of many of her adventures. A kind and loving woman. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.