Mrs. Gertrude M. Testa

February 5, 1941 - March 5, 2014

Gertrude M. Testa, "Trudy" 73, of Cortland NY, passed away March 5, 2014 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born February 5, 1941 in Italy, Trudy was the daughter of Joseph and Pasqualini Agostini Fratarcangeli and was a Cortland resident for 50 years. Trudy was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, a member of their Altar Society and served as a greeter, Additionally, Trudy was a member of the Stella D'Oro Lodge. Most recently she worked in the cafeteria at Cortland Junior Senior High School, prior to that she was employed by Smith Corona, but the work that gave her great joy was being a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant for 25 years. Trudy enjoyed her Tuesday night card games, traveling to Key West, Italy, Vegas, and Dallas, Texas for her Mary Kay conventions. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and especially baking and cooking for her family. Trudy is survived by her husband, Joseph Testa; and three daughters; Linda (Eric) Riccardi of Cortland, Lisa (Matthew) Jutte of Key West Florida and Joanne (Joe) Call of Cortland, two brothers John Fratarcangeli of New Jersey, and Henry (Karen) Fratarcangeli of Sayre, Penn, three sisters, Maria Cavaricci of Italy, Fulvia DiCosimo of Italy, and Yolanda (Adorno) Stazi of Ithaca, 7 grandchildren; Nicole (Zach), Mariah and Jillian Riccardi, Erik, Juliette Jutte, and Grace and Lilly Call, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Trudy was preceded by a sister Eda Mandatorri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Zareski serving as celebrant. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday 1-4 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Pomeroy St., Cortland, N.Y. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Anthony's Church 59 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045 (mailing address) Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045 www.riccardifuneralhome.com