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Louis Berretta Obituary

LOUIS A. BERRETTA, JR., 80, ownerofBerretta's Famous Bar- B-Que restaurant, passed away November 20, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis due to complications from an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Rosa Berretta, Sr.; and his brothers, Gene Berretta of Atlanta and Fred Berretta of North Carolina. Mr. Berretta is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Joy Berretta; three children, Suzanne Parker, Rosemary Fergus and Louis Berretta, III, all of Memphis; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Berretta was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and served in World War II. He was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Mr. Berretta was a talented musician and an avid golfer. Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Friday, November 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Rosary immediately following. Mass will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Cordova, TN Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Nov. 23, 2007.

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Melissa Salazar

November 30, 2007

Shannon,
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I know how special he was to you and your daughters. Your family is in my prayers.

Laurie Nelson

November 26, 2007

My sincere condolences on the loss of Mr. Berretta to the Berretta family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Colleen Mulroy Griffin

November 26, 2007

I was so sorry to read of the loss of Mr. Berretta. Rosemary know all of us are thinking about you and all of your family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can help in any way.

Sissie Gower Griffin

November 26, 2007

Rosemary

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kate Pera

November 26, 2007

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Dunne Carr

November 26, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Berretta. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Dion & Family

November 24, 2007

To the Berretta Family,
We sorry for your lose of Louis.
He was a gentleman and a friend to all.

Mary Price-de Frank

November 23, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will remain in my prayers. "Mister B" will be missed by many.

Bill Peck

November 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jerry Joyner

November 23, 2007

Jerry&Harolyn Joyner--Louieand I played golf together for many years along with G.L Leonard,Jewel Rowland,Richard Lum and others.We had a great time and a lot of mutual respect for each other. Our standard joke was that we would play each other on different days and simply call our scores to each other on the phone to settle who won. our sympathy to your family. Jerry "JJ" Joyner

Jessica Looney, RN

November 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Wendye Jackson

November 22, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss & will be praying for your family.

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November 23, 2007

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