Obituary for James Christopher Testone
James Christopher Testone of Woodbridge entered into eternal rest on March 5, 2021. James was born on November 14, 1951 in Derby CT. He was the son of the late Christopher and Hilda (Miani) Testone. The beloved husband of Karen (Meader) Testone and loving father of Andrew Testone and his wife Melissa of Seymour and Vincent Testone and his fiancé Taylor Dunnigan of Orange. He is survived by his older brother Richard Testone of Wolcott, and his sisters Susan Testone of Oxford, Linda Testone of Milford, and Judy Beliveau and her husband Paul of Oxford. He is also survived by 1 niece and 2 nephews.
He attended Franklin School (K-8) in Derby and Bullard Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport where he honed his skills as an accomplished Cabinetmaker and Carpenter. After high school, Jim served 2 years in the Army as a medical technician in Vietnam. Upon return, he worked 10 years at Ansonia Architectural Woodworking. He also worked at GP Woodworking and Petra Construction for many years. Before his retirement, he finished his career working for Nicky Fischer as a Cabinetmaker on the Thimble Islands.
He was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed watching Nascar races. Jim grew up in a close-knit Italian family and valued the time he shared with loved ones. He was involved with hosting July 4th picnics, pizza parties, and the Annual Family Christmas party. He also enjoyed working alongside his sons on projects and he built his home in 1994 with the help of his father and uncles. It was a true labor of love and an unforgettable experience.
A walk-through visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 10th from 4 to 7 PM at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. Visitors are required to wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through.
The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 300 Seymour Ave., Derby CT 06418.
Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.
He attended Franklin School (K-8) in Derby and Bullard Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport where he honed his skills as an accomplished Cabinetmaker and Carpenter. After high school, Jim served 2 years in the Army as a medical technician in Vietnam. Upon return, he worked 10 years at Ansonia Architectural Woodworking. He also worked at GP Woodworking and Petra Construction for many years. Before his retirement, he finished his career working for Nicky Fischer as a Cabinetmaker on the Thimble Islands.
He was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed watching Nascar races. Jim grew up in a close-knit Italian family and valued the time he shared with loved ones. He was involved with hosting July 4th picnics, pizza parties, and the Annual Family Christmas party. He also enjoyed working alongside his sons on projects and he built his home in 1994 with the help of his father and uncles. It was a true labor of love and an unforgettable experience.
A walk-through visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 10th from 4 to 7 PM at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. Visitors are required to wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through.
The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 300 Seymour Ave., Derby CT 06418.
Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.