John William Bertussi
John William Bertussi
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John is a lifelong resident of Pearl River, born to Louis and Anne (nee Hogan) Bertussi on 7/1/1961.
He is a graduate of Pearl River High School class of 1979 where he participated in many sports excelling in football and track. He was an avid fan of all sports, particularly his favorites, the Mets and the Giants. He relished the fantasy football league he participated in with his brothers, nieces and nephews and playing on the Bertussi company softball team. He was the co-owner of Bertussi Contracting along with his brothers, having worked in the family business that his father started in 1958, from 1979 to present. He held numerous licenses and certifications in NY and NJ in his field.
John loved his family with his whole heart and soul as they did him, spending many long weekends and vacations with his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. He cared deeply for his friends, his employees and his community.
He was an avid history buff and enjoyed scuba diving.
John is survived by his mother, Anne Bertussi of Pearl River, sisters Anne (Mike)Brown, Catherine Bertussi and Elena (Chris) Bachman and brothers Louis (Donna) and Thomas (Joan). Nieces and nephews, Brendan (Mary), Matthew and Jennie Brown, Christine Byrne, Christopher, Peter, Heidi and Jacqueline Bachman, Sarah and Katie Bertussi and Julia, Victoria,Thomas, Isabelle and Louis Bertussi. He is survived by a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins and his good friend Denise Duggan. He also leaves behind his two beloved cats, Chloe and Casey. John was predeceased by his father Louis Bertussi, his niece Carolyn Byrne and first cousin Christopher Pinotti (survived by Maureen).
Visitation will be held on Tuesday 12/20 from 1-9pm at Sorce Funeral Home, 34 North Summit St, Pearl River NY
Funeral will be held on Wednesday 12/21 at 10am at St. Margaret's Church, 115 W. Central Ave. Pearl River, NY Internment at St. Anthony's, Nanuet.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John, please visit our floral store.
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Frank Phillips
November 28, 2023
John and I had many a conversation about sports, exercise, food and life. I would joke to him that he should have been born in the 1800s. He was a "salt of the earth" guy. John made you feel comfortable and he really cared about others more than himself. Selfless is an understatement. It has almost been a year since his passing, but John forever lives on in my memory.
Janis Zezima
December 21, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult and sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janis Zezima
With kind regards, Janis Zezima
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