Gerald V. Testa

Gerald V. "Jerry" Testa, 71, of Kent, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1938 in Akron, to James P. and Pauline (Priolo) Testa. He was an operating engineer. Jerry was a member of the Knight of Columbus, Council 1411. He enjoyed bowling and was a great hockey fan. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Orsini) Testa, whom he married on November 13, 1965 in Kent; son, Mark V. Testa of Kent; daughter, Maria (Jeff) Joy of Meriden, CT; brothers, Donald (Marilyn) Testa of Fredericktown, Ohio, Thomas (Sharon) Testa of Asheville, North Carolina, Robert Testa of Arizona, and William Testa of Arizona. ; sisters, Madelyn (Mike) Newlon of Groveport,OH , and Mary Louise (Galen) Donohew of Brimfield, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Pauline (Priolo) Testa and brother, Michael Patrick Testa. Graveside services will be held 11:30 Friday June 18th at standing Rock Cemetery with Fr. Richard Pentello officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Patrick Church, Endowment Fund, 313 N. DePeyster Street Kent, OH 44240. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.