Jerome Charles Testo
October 24, 1937 ~ January 1, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Charles Testo was born on October 24, 1937 to Charles A. Testo and Bea Testo Moyer. He passed on January 1, 2026. A native of San Francisco, he attended Presidio Junior High School and George Washington High School. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 1962. He successfully taught in the San Francisco School District until his retirement.
Jerry was an accomplished violinist, having studied with the late Frank Hauser. He was an avid sports fan of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49’ers, and the Golden State Warriors.
Jerry was a wonderful father and a loyal friend. He was lovingly cared for by his son, Gregory Testo and daughter-in-law Elsa Testo, and by Suncrest Hospice. He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Marie Testo, his 2 grandsons Kevin (Setar) and Matthew Testo, 2 great-grandsons Kirk and Calvin Testo, his life partner Mary Carrigan, and ex-wife Frances Colyer. He is preceded in passing by his son David Testo, who passed away at 12 years of age in 1976.
In lieu of flowers, in honor of Jerome Charles Testo OR in memory of David J. Testo, please donate to:
Easter Seals of Northern California
2730 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 Condolences for Jerome Charles Testo
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Matthew Testo says
January 17, 2026 at 9:54 amYes, Jerry taught math at Lincoln during this time.
Ray says
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 pmMay I ask if this Jerome Testo taught Algebra at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco between 1988 and 1992? My name is Ray and I had a teacher with the same name during those years. If I have the wrong person, please forgive the intrusion.