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EDWARD ANDRADE
September 4, 2025
Bertie contributed significantly to his community and will be remembered historically. I miss him.
Nina Nelson
December 31, 2008
So long Uncle Bertie...
peace and love,
nina (batina)
oxxo
Viola Pina
September 14, 2008
To Ms Britto and the Cruz family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Mr. Cruz was a great man and will be remembered. God bless. Former Councilor Viola Pina
Richard (Richie) T. Zola
September 13, 2008
To the Cruz family, my deepest sympathy in your loss of a great hard working man.
the last time I had seen Bertie was at mom's (thelma e.franklin- half sister) funeral, I was glad that Bertie had made it to her service knowing he was ill at the time.
sad to see a lot of the older heads leave.
Even though bertis half sister Thelma kept to her self, she always loved her brother Bertie.
Me ..I'm one of thelma's boy's and cousin.
Florence Gittens-Gaskin
September 12, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my prayers.
Anne Fernandes
September 12, 2008
To The Cruz Family and Dorothy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bertie was so well liked by everyone he touched. He will always remain in our hearts. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne & Robyn Fernandes
Joanna Morris
September 11, 2008
My family and I extend condolences to Bertie's family - especially John B. Cruz III and his family; the Cruz Companies and their Staff.
Bertie will be sorely missed. His work ethic was unparalleled! I am eternally greatful for the love of family he exhibited and for the extension of that love to me.
May he rest in peace.
Lola Andrade
September 11, 2008
Bertie was a gentlemen and a wonderful dancer. I am thankful to have known him and to have danced with him. What a wonderful life to celebrate.
Samia (Edna) Hakim-Nelson
September 11, 2008
With love and understanding to all of the family. I have always admired how Uncle Bertie got down and worked beside all of his men - hammering and creating new structures.
I leave the following words for Uncle Bertie's family and friends:
"Death is not the ending, it is turning out the lamp because the dawn has come."
I know he will be watching over all of us.
Love, Edna (Samia)
Edward Andrade
September 10, 2008
I want to extend my condolences to the family and at the same time I want to comment on the wonderful life of Bertie. His passing marks an end to a remarkable time that began in Onset and extended to New Bedford and Boston. Although in life Bertie was often recognized and was the recipient of many awards, it would be more adequate that his life story be put in writing. What a wonderful life and it is a fabulous history of his era. It should not be forgotten with his passing.
I was able to spend wonderful times with Bertie but the best time was his trip with me to the Cape Verde Islands. It was his first time visiting the Islands and I was overwhelmed to have him as my guest. It was a family thing with him, Dot and my daughter Brigitte. They really enjoyed each other.
I know it’s a cliché but they don’t make like him anymore. He was one of a kind. I am sad that he is gone but happy that he was here and fortunate to have been related.
Cheryl Patterson Thomas Stevenson
September 10, 2008
My son and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Mr. Bertie's family. If it wasn't for the person he was, I wouldn't have what I have to this day. May God continue to be a Blessing to you all.
Joan LeBeau Hayes
September 10, 2008
May you rest in peace. You have been an inspiration to everyone that was blessed to know you. My prayers are with the family.
The LeBeau Family of Boston
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