Joseph A. Testa Jr.

He was the son of the late Joseph A. Sr. and Clementine (Imondi) Testa; beloved father of Michael J. and Joseph R. Testa, and Kerry A. Testa-Norberg; cherished grandfather of Jeremy M. Norberg, Michael J. Testa Jr., Kristofor D. Norberg and great-grandfather of 3; brother of Nancy K. Testa-Perrino and Virginia M. Testa-Hess (Michael); uncle of Melissa A. Centafonti, CMSgt Richard A. Roberts, and Angelo V. Perrino; and longtime companion of Rosa Di Giovanni.

Joseph had a zest for life. He loved his family above all else. He enjoyed cooking, playing cards, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. He was a talented carpenter and industrial insulator. He had a heart of gold and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Everyone must leave something behind when they die. A child, or a book, or a painting, or a house, or a wall built or a pair of shoes made, or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look.

Visitation will be held Saturday, 11:15-11:45 AM. in The Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:45 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be private. A livestream of the Mass will be available on the Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.