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Nicholas
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June 29, 1928 – November 16, 2018

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Nicholas “Nick” Testa passed away on Nov. 16, 2018. He was 90.
Born to Italian immigrants, Nick grew up in the Bronx and proudly served his country during the Korean War.
He lived his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, most notably as catcher with The San Francisco Giants in 1958.
He graduated with a Master’s Degree from NYU and was Lehman College’s first baseball coach. Nick was inducted to Lehman’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2001.
After retiring from Lehman, he joined his beloved New York Yankees as Batting Practice Coach. His greatest honor was wearing those famed pinstripes and serving on five World Championship Teams.
He is survived by nieces Joan Aufieri Tretta and Dr. Carolyn Testa Casino (Dr. Joseph E.Casino) and nephews Thomas Testa & William Testa. He is Great Uncle to Joseph Tretta Jr., Joseph A. Casino, Matthew Casino & Christina Casino.
Nick is predeceased by his nephew Father Robert Aufieri and his niece June Digirola.
Wake is Monday Nov 19 from 4pm to 8pm at Sinatra Funeral Home, 499 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY
Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday Nov 20 at 10am at St. Clare’s Church, 1027 Rhinelander Avenue, Bronx, NY
Interment to follow at New St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx, NY

First Visitation

When Monday, November 19th, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Sinatra Memorial Home
Address
499 Yonkers Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704
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Mass of Christian Burial Information

When
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 10:00am
Location
St. Clare of Assisi R.C. Church
Address
1027 Rhinelander Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461

Interment Information

When
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 11:30am
Location
Saint Raymond Cemetery
Address
2600 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
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