Richard A. Testa

Richard A. Testa obituary, Revere, MA

Richard A. Testa

Richard Testa Obituary

Visit the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals website to view the full obituary.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Wednesday, June 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., for Richard A. Testa, who passed away suddenly on May 25th following a brief illness. He was 83 years of age. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral home, following the visitation, at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately.
Richard was born on March 12, 1941 and was the son of Guy and Emma (Deangiles) Testa. Richard was born with several disabilities, however, with the compassionate care and dedication of his family, he was able to live a happy and fulfilling life. Following the death of his parents, his sister "Connie" would take on the role of caring for him and they became inseparable. Richard enjoyed being surrounded by his family and was a true testament that a positive attitude will help to overcome even life's most difficult challenges.
He is the beloved son of the late Guy and Emma (Deangiles) Testa. Adored brother of Constance "Connie" Chessor of Revere, Constantino Testa of Melrose, and the late Anna Fassi, Virginia Regan, Eugene Testa and Frances Testa. Cherished uncle of his caretaker, Theresa A. Alejandro and her husband Michael of Lynn and also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.
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