LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Angeline Marie Testani
Schleider, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Angeline Marie Testani Schleider died on Sunday, January 23,
2011, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, She took great pride in being the oldest of nine children and
after the passing of her parents, she was known to refer to herself as
the "Matriarch Number 1 Testani"; and
WHEREAS, Angeline Marie Schleider distinguished herself in her profes-
sion and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, She was an extremely hard worker all of her life and had been
employed by many companies, including EJ Corporation, Link Aviation,
General Electric and retired from IBM; and
WHEREAS, Up until 2010, Angeline Marie Schleider enjoyed hosting the
traditional family Christmas Eve dinner; she loved cooking and making
homemade pasta to share with family and friends; every year, she would
donate her delicious baked goods to St. Mary's Easter Bake Sale; and
WHEREAS, Angeline Marie Schleider also took pleasure in hosting trips
as "Angie's Tours" with the motto "Anytime, Anywhere, Any place"; and
WHEREAS, Angeline Marie Schleider's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable octogenarian was a lifelong member of St.
Mary of the Assumption Church and enjoyed volunteering at its Annual
bazaar; she was a proud member of the Stella D'Argenta Lodge where she
cooked many meals, as well as St. Mary's Golden Age Club and the Cathol-
ic Daughters; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband, Edward Schleider; her parents,
Arthur and Mary Testani; one brother, Querino Testani; three sisters-in-
law, Peggy Testani, Marian Burke, and Helen Cacala; three brothers-in-
law, Paul Kochis, Jack Schleider, and Frank Schleider; and one nephew,
Robert John Testani, Angeline Marie Schleider is survived by her daugh-
ters, Mary Frances Testani (Gerald) DuBrava and Angela Schleider Testa-
ni; one son, Edward (Sandy) Schleider; grandchildren, Lisa Marie (Greg)
Morrison, Angeline Rose Testani, Jacqueline Lewis, Christie and Michael
Schleider, and Elizabeth Ann Rifenbury; two great-grandchildren, Chelsea
Ann Lewis and Zachary Tyler Rifenbury; brothers, Richard "Ritzi" (Betty)
Testani, Nicholas (Joanne) Testani, Anthony "Chick" (Marjorie) Testani,
and Arthur (Josephine) Testani; sisters, Frances Kochis, Anna (Frank)
DiStefano, and Barbara (Anthony) Fiala; and sisters-in-law, Sister
Beverly Schleider, and Betty Pantalone; as well as many nieces, nephews
and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Angeline Marie Schleider
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Angeline Marie Testani Schleider, distinguished citi-
zen and devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Angeline Marie Testani Schleider.