Obituary of Judith A Testa

Judith A. Testa, 79, of Cortland passed away September 4, 2024 at the Cortland Guthrie Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1945 in Oswego NY, the youngest of eleven children to the late Joseph and Martha Gambino. Judy was raised in a large, loving family, and attended school in Oswego. She later went to beauty school in Syracuse where she met her husband and the love of her life, Theodore "Teddy" Testa. Soon after graduating, they married and opened their salon together, The Plaza, in Cortland, NY. Judy always had a big heart and a strong love for her family, friends, and church. She had a strong passion for music, dancing, and the arts, and shared this love regularly with her grandchildren and family. Judy was a long-time member of St. Margaret's Church in Homer, where she served in many capacities that included Eucharistic Minister and volunteering to prepare meals for church functions. Judy's love for her family was felt by her friends, children, grandchildren and her husband "Teddy" who she cared for until her untimely passing. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Theodore "Teddy" Testa, her daughters Shelly LeClair, Mary Lynn (Nick) Fabrizio, her grandchildren Brittany Fabrizio, Andrew LeClair, Alexis LeClair, Daniel Fabrizio, her brother Pete Gambino, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home inc., 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland NY, 13045. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Judy's life will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:30 am at the St.Margaret's Church, Homer, NY. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland, N.Y. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association.