Evelyn McCabe

Evelyn McCabe Testa, age 90, of Venice Florida, North Eastham, Massachusetts and formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2020 after a lengthy illness from which she fought valiantly and bravely. She was born on January 4, 1930 in Milton, Massachusetts to Richard W. McCabe and Caroline Kingman McCabe. She had the honor of being the "First Baby born in Milton 1930." She graduated from Framingham State Teachers College with a Bachelors degree and began her career at the Boston Gas Company. She later moved to Connecticut where she began her teaching career at Nathan Hale Junior High School as a Home Economics teacher. She pursued her graduate degree at Western Connecticut State University and became a certified elementary teacher. She taught at Silvermine and Honeyhill Elementary Schools and ended her career as a middle school Math teacher at Ponus Ridge Junior High School.

Evelyn is survived by her devoted and loving husband of nearly sixty-four years, Michael R. Testa, her beloved children, Sharon Pivirotto and her husband Arthur of Stratford, CT, Ronald Testa and his wife Catherine of Port St. Lucie, Florida, three grandchildren, Timothy Pivirotto and his wife Christina of Branford, CT, Allison Pivirotto of Milford, CT and Lauren Pivirotto of Brooklyn, NY., her brother Richard W. McCabe of Louisville KY, sister in law Rose Capasse and her husband William and four nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers Winslow and Edward McCabe, and sister Carolyn McCabe.

Evelyn, or "Meme" was a voracious reader and highly competitive lover of all card and board games. Each morning she and Michael engaged in the daily crossword puzzle challenge to see who would finish first. She loved to travel, cook, bake and entertain family and friends. She and Michael visted many places in Europe, South America and the United States, and most recently cruising was one of their favorite modes of travel. A favorite pastime was going to Foxwoods Resort and Las Vegas to play the slot machines and Bingo, where she could sustain for hours on end. Since retirement Evelyn and Michael split their time between Venice and Cape Cod, where summers were spent with family going to the beach, using the outdoor shower, hitting the Elks Fish Fry and weekly Bingo nights, Arnold's and the Friendly Fisherman for lobster rolls and onion rings, and Nauset Ice Cream. Game nights were a Cape vacation ritual and she was a ruthless competitor who played to win with gusto. She was a member of the American Legion, the Moose Auxiliary, the Elks Auxiliary and the Norwalk Teachers Association.

Due to the current health concerns around Covid 19 a memorial service and interment will take place at a later date in Norwalk, CT. The family wishes to thank the staff of Venice Regional Hospital and the Tidewell Hospice for their solicitous and gentle care of Evelyn. Donations in her name can be made to Catholic Charities of Venice, Florida. International Cremation Services of New Port Richey, Florida has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be added at internationalcremation.com.