SABRINA BERTUCCI

1982 - 2022

BERTUCCI--Sabrina Gabriella. July 7, 1982- August 13, 2022. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sabrina Gabriella Bertucci on August 13 , 2022 in Manhattan. She was 40 years old and born the youngest of 3 children on July 7, 1982 to Guido and Dorothy Bertucci. Sabrina attended the Rye Country Day School through high school, and then attended George Washington University in Washington D.C. She graduated Cum Laude, with a BA in Art History. Sabrina had a successful career in ad sales, working at publications like Art News and The Magazine Antiques. Most recently, she worked at Ability, a magazine covering Health, Disability and Human Potential. It was a fitting position for Sabrina as she fought through the challenges presented by her condition. Sabrina was a loving, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed life to its fullest, and had a huge heart and an infectious laugh. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family and friends, especially her five nieces and nephews. Sabrina is survived by her parents, Guido and Dorothy Bertucci; her grandmother, Adriana Albano; her sister, Giulia (Joel), brother Carlo (Devorah) and her nieces and nephews. Sabrina was committed to helping scientist learn more about mitochondrial diseases in the hope of eventually developing a cure. She was on the Junior Leadership Council of the New York Stem Cell Foundation, receiving the NYSCF Stem Cell Hero Award in 2014. She also participated in clinical trials through Columbia University. Even in death, she continued working for a cure by donating her organs to science. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00 am in St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Sabrina's name to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, The Sabrina Bertucci Fund https://give.classy.org/sabrin abertucci