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At 77 years of age, Diane passed away on Tuesday January 19
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after a brief illness at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. Born and raised in Chelsea, she attended St Rose and Chelsea High School. She was daughter and stepdaughter to the late Andrew L. Scacchi, Constance (Indorato) Jakusiak and Chester Jakusiak. She was the wife of 56 years to Carl A. Testa and devoted mother of six. She resided in Revere for the past 55 years. Throughout her life, family was most important to her. She was the anchor and glue that bound her family together. A devoted grandmother, she enjoyed her time socializing with family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband Carl and was the devoted mother of Carl V. Testa and his wife Terry of Winthrop, James L. Testa and his wife Florence of East Boston, Linda Testa, Lori Testa and Michael Testa all of Revere and the late Joseph Testa. Dear sister of Gloria Morris of TX, Lawrence Scacchi and Maryanne Scacchi both of Chelsea and the late Patricia Hatfield and Joseph Scacchi. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to Visit with the family on Thursday morning January 21 st at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to Visit with the family on Thursday morning January 21 st at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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Mass of Christian Burial
January
21
Thursday
St. Rose of Lima Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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