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Victor Bertuccelli Obituary
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Jennifer Scheele (Mikula)
April 27, 2007
I was so sorry to come across the news of Victor's passing. I have many fond memories of being at family gatherings and playing poker with him and the family. My deepest sympathy to everyone in the family.
Jeanne Bertuccelli
April 18, 2007
These are some of the memories we shared about our Dad...we think he was an everyday hero, and that everyone could learn a thing or two from how he lived his life:
"He could be counted on to regale his family and friends with funny stories about situations he encountered at every gathering and was generally known as the life of the party. He loved to laugh and dance and play all kinds of games, especially poker, and he loved his family.
He worked two and three jobs at times to provide us with a comfortable home and good educations. And yet, no matter how tired he was when he got home from work, he always had time to play with his kids. He would get down on the floor and give us rides and tickle us, read us stories, make up games for us to play.
The first time I saw him cry was when I left home at 18. I had my bags packed, ready to leave for the Conservation Corps and he came up to help me carry my stuff down. I started crying and I said I was scared and he got tears in his eyes and hugged me and told me everything would be ok.
He taught me to drive and he taught me how to live my life. He showed me how to treat other people and he showed me how to laugh and play. He was a special kind of man, and I will carry the lessons he taught me all my life. He’s a large part of who I am and I can only hope to be loved half as well as he was."
"What to say about Dad? It’s difficult to find the perfect words. All the kids wanted to contribute to this farewell. When we heard the news last Friday evening, we all came running instantly–young Vic was thankfully there with Mom as Dad passed on to his new life. As the rest of us gathered at the hospital, we greeted each one in turn with hugs, tears, and a great deal of love in our hearts. As that night wore on into the next day at home, we all sought out ways to comfort our Mother and each other in our pain and grief. We made sure no one was alone. Then, as the reality of making arrangements set in, all of us gathered to come up with ideas of how to best honor our Dad; we joked, we laughed, we argued a little, and cried a lot. But the fact that we were all there together, supporting each other, and eager to contribute in some meaningful way, speaks volumes about our Dad’s spirit, his sense of family, and who he was as a father.
Dad and Mom always put family first. In fact, it’s difficult to speak about one without speaking about the other–they were truly one as both husband and wife and as parents. They taught us by example–the greatest examples were their love for each other and their faithfulness to their values, both of which were apparent in their everyday actions.
Growing up, Dad guided us through our childhood squabbles, teaching us, in that process, how to treat others with respect. He assigned us chores and expected us to do our best in school, and taught us, in that process, how to be accountable in the world. He disciplined us when we needed it, and (although we might not have agreed at the time), taught us, in that process, to understand duty, responsibility, and right from wrong. He read to us, played with us, laughed and joked with us, gave us countless kisses and hugs, and was always there for us when we needed him, and taught us, in that process, how to truly love others.
Dad was a quietly faithful Christian, one who touched many, many lives, both in the course of his work and through the many friendships he forged over his lifetime. He inspired others, by example, to be stronger, more dutiful, more loving, and more kind. And although we know he is at peace, we’re all just a little more lonely without his warmth. We hope that everyone would take a page from Dad’s life, and recognize that faith, hope, and love remain, and that the greatest of these is love."
"As most of you already know, Dad was a kind, generous, and very social man, often considered “the life of the party.” He was always a true friend first; someone who would go out of his way to help another in need. Many relied upon him for his guidance in both business and personal matters, most likely because he truly lived his Christian faith in everything he did, and people knew that he was trustworthy.
He was a wonderful husband and father who always put his family first. He truly loved, honored, and cherished our mother, in all of his actions, for the 50 years they shared together. He provided loving guidance to all of his children, mixed with a huge dose of play and laughter.
We think the readings you’ll hear during the mass today reflect his spirit. We hope that they inspire you to cherish your families and loved ones as Dad did, and that they help you to understand what an exemplary life he lead as a faithful Christian."
Jean Conover
April 15, 2007
I worked with Jeanne and just wanted to express my condolences to her and her family.
Marilyn McCarthy
April 11, 2007
I was sorry to read that Vic had passed away. I knew him from the St. James
and St.Peter's dances. I went to Vic's Senior prom with him. He was a very nice person.
Marilyn McNab McCarthy
Peggy Davis
April 11, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. Love the Garcia family. Cliff, Ginny, Peggy, Marianne and Ken.
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