Obituary of Jack Testanero Sr.

Jack Testanero, Sr., 98, of Danbury, beloved husband of the late Willetta (Willis) Testanero, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He was born in Montreal, Canada on September 25, 1924 as his family immigrated from Italy. He was the 8th child of the late Vincenzo and Madeline (Manes) Testanero.    

He was a proud Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army Medical Corp in France. His time in the war was represented throughout the rest of his life by meticulously building a collection of model airplanes.

Jack was a champion Duck Pin Bowler and enjoyed stock car racing in his younger days. Then his later years you could still find him racing around town in his 1970 Mercury Cougar. He loved dancing and listening to Big Band music, which always brought out his youthful side. He was passionate about his family as he and Willetta even spent their summers in Florida to be close to their grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed by his son-in-law, Timothy Steinman; his grandchildren, Dillon and Cody Steinman, and Brittany Meier and her husband, Luke; his two great grandchildren, Zechariah and Adelyn Joy.  He is also survived by many adoring nieces and nephews. 

Jack was also predeceased by his son, Jack, Jr.; his daughter, Joy Steinman; as well as his 8 siblings. 

Funeral services will be held at Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Monday, July 31st at 10:30am.  Burial with full military honors
will follow in Wooster Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from the hours of 2:00 – 4:00pm.