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Joseph Berti Obituary
INKERMAN — Joseph L. Berti, 66, of Inkerman, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara Z. Tomassetti Berti.
Joseph was a member of Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston.
He was a 1969 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy for three years.
He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local 524, and worked as a plumber for the union.
Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a very caring man who touched many people. A man of many talents, Joe loved to do woodworking, drawing and making models. He will be greatly missed by all those who cared for him.
Surviving are his wife of 12 years, the former Donna Laure; children Joseph and his wife Lori, of Pittston, Victor and his wife Melissa, of Dallas, and Chris, of Inkerman; grandchildren Michelle, Joseph and Jessica; a great-grandson, Alex; brother John and his wife, Sharyn, of Swoyersville; and a sister, Maria Elena and her husband, Thomas Petro, of Exeter.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish at Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave.,West Pittston.
The Monsignor John Sempa will be celebrant, along with the Rev. Thomas Petro, nephew of Joseph.
Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Mausoleum, Wyoming.
Relatives and friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Corpus Christi Parish Social Concerns Committee, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online expression, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
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Victor Berti
December 5, 2017
Thank you everyone for your condolences. He will be missed. I take solace in knowing that his pain is over, and that he has moved on to a much better place.
Holly Mudlock
December 5, 2017
To victor and joe. And family. I'm so very sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man. My prayers are with u always. Love Holly
Jody Barbacci
December 4, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Laura and Bob Nevolas
December 3, 2017
Donna, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that the Lord envelope you in His love and peace during this difficult time.
sharyn berti
December 2, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
December 2, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
December 2, 2017
Dear victor,
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father! I only just found out from the yacht club website. Please accept my deepest sympathies!
Alda
justine borino
December 2, 2017
Berti Family,Thinking of you with your loss;may your faith & memories bring comfort. Memory Eternal Joseph!!!Justine & Jim Borino
Philip G Pizano
December 1, 2017
My Deepest Sympathy
philip adonizio
December 1, 2017
so sorry for our cousins passing
December 1, 2017
Donna and family we are so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Great guy, great person.
Dave and Robin Johns
Linda and Bob Wagner
December 1, 2017
Dear Victor, Melissa and Family. So sorry for the loss of your Beloved father. These words of sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you live "FOREVER" in your mind and heart ❤
Nettie Ginocchetti
December 1, 2017
Heartbroken to learn of your passing. You will surely be missed Joe. My heart goes out to your family xoxoxoxoxo
Mary Miller
December 1, 2017
Joe, Lori and Family I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a wonderful man that I considered a friend. I remember he and I use to have long talks on our camping trips. I am sure he will be missed by all. Sending prayers for him and for all of you during this very sad time .
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