Obituary of Angelo Testa

Angelo Testa, 76, of Cortland passed away June 18, 2014 at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation Center. Angelo was born November 28, 1937 in Castleforte, a town in the province of Latina in the Lazio region of Central Italy. He came to the United States in 1955 and became a United States citizen on October 22, 1962. He was employed for many years at Tallmadge Tire Service until his retirement in 1987. Ang was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church, he was also a member for over 50 yrs. of the San Rocco Lodge, serving several terms as its president. Ang enjoyed his friends, playing cards, bowling, gardening, but most of all sitting on his porch in good weather and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his son Antonio (Kelly) Testa of Cortland, his daughter Anne Marie (Robert) Ellis of Irmo SC, grandchildren Matthew, Abigail, Andrew, Brittany, Ashley, and Sophia, along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews that live in Italy. Angelo was predeceased by his wife of 39 yrs. Judith C. Testa in 2002, his parents Antonio and Anna Maria Testa, and his sister Maria Testa. Calling hours will be Saturday 9:30-11 am with a funeral service to begin 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY, 13045. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's church, 50 Pomeroy St., Cortland NY, 13045. The Testa family would like to thank Dr. Malakar, MD, for his care of Angelo over the years. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com