Carmen (Junior, Jukie) F. Testi, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on March 30,2026 at his home in Avon, CT surrounded by his loving family.

 He was a loving and devoted husband of 55 years to the late MaryAnn McGuire Testi. Carmen was the son of the late Carmen and Barbara LeCardo Testi of Stratford. He was the beloved father to Donna (Joel) Salwocki of Avon and Debra (Patrick) Morrissey of Stratford. He was the friend, supporter and loving grandfather to Joseph (Emily) Salwocki, Adam (Sarah) Salwocki, William Salwocki and his fiancée Kallie Clark, Steph, Michael, Mark and Matthew Morrissey. He was adored by his great grandchildren, Arthur and Daphne Salwocki. Carmen leaves behind a loving sister, Barbara England, and cherished in-laws, James and Janice McGuire, Kathy and Dave Gosart, Robert and Cyndi McGuire and Richard Archick, many nieces, nephews, grand- nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony Testi and sister, Rose Marie Archick.

 After graduating Stratford High School, he married the love of his life MaryAnn. Carmen served in the National Guard Reserves, he also served on the Stratford Housing Authority and chaired the Stratford Redevelopment Committee in 1970, Carmen was a member of the Mount Carmel Society, and Our Lady of Grace PTO, He also taught PE class along with his wife at Our Lady of Grace School for several years. Carmen joined the family business, Stonybrook Restaurant of Stratford in 1961 until its closing, He enjoyed the many friends and patrons of the restaurant. Stonybrook supported many athletic teams, most notably the Stonybrook J.A.W.S men's softball team. He was inducted into the CASA Softball Hall of Fame.

 Carmen ended his working career at ABCO Welding in Stratford where he was proud to drive supplies of welding equipment to NYC in the days following 9/11. He enjoyed a lifetime “tinkering” with his cars and his award winning 3 wheeled motorcycle. Carmen was an "on the go” guy. He spent Autunm’s hunting with his brother and nephews, winter snowmobiling with his sons- in- law in the northeast and Canada and summer on his boat or jet ski with his grandchildren in Otis, MA. Carmen loved to attend his grandchildren’s youth sporting events, play endless games of Go Fish with Arthur or simply snuggling with Daphne. He was an ardent SJ High School Football fan and loved watching UCONN women's basketball.

 The family would like to thank the nurses of Hartford Health Care Hospice and his wonderful caregivers, Halina, Sofia, Magda and Halina for providing love and support, allowing him to live comfortably in his home in Avon surrounded by his family. 

His deceptively quiet nature and adventurous spirit will be missed by all who loved him. 

Visitation on Wednesday, April 8th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. meeting directly at St. Mark Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Monroe. 

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a donation in memory of Carmen to the Stratford Old Timers Athletic Association P.O. Box 226 Stratford, CT 06615.