Bertha-John-Obituary

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Bertha John

Brick, New Jersey

Apr 26, 1922 – Jun 28, 2016 (Age 94)

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BORN
April 26, 1922
DIED
June 28, 2016
AGE
94
LOCATION
Brick, New Jersey

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Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ

Bertha (Ippolito) John, age 94, of Brick passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Laurelton Village Nursing Home in Brick. Born and raised in Newark, she moved to Brick over 40 years ago. She operated Ippolito's Lemon Ice and Pork Store which was a family business in Newark for over 30 years. Bertha attended St. Dominic's Church in Brick. She loved to shop, cook and clean.

Bertha was predeceased by her husband Joseph John in 1976, her sisters Rose Venticinque and Catherine Cilento, and her brothers Joseph, Peter and Carmen Ippolito. She is survived by her daughters Carol Herb and her husband Kenneth of Arizona and Jo Ann Alfano of Brick; 5 grandchildren, Dawn Amberg, Dana Diakunczak, Stephanie Herb, and Joseph and Anthony Alfano; and 7 great-grandchildren, Robert, Ashley and Kendall Amberg, Brianna and Michael Diakunczak, and Anthony Joseph and Dominick John Alfano.

Visiting hours are Thursday, June 30, 2016, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ. A funeral mass will be held on Friday at 10:00 am at St. Dominic's Church, Brick, followed by interment at St. Catharine's Cemetery, Wall Township. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.colonialfuneralgroup.com

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Dear Carol & JoAnnie: My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. Just read this today or I would have been there to pay my respects. Bertha was a beautiful lady. My parents loved your Mom & Dad like family. My sincere condolences to your entire family. She loved you so very much. I still remember JoAnnie's bassinet with the beautiful yellow ruffles. Your Mom had a little stool for me to step on to see her beautiful baby girl while Carol looked on too. Your Dad was so proud of both his...

Wishing the family my heartfelt sympathy! You all are in my thoughts and in my prayers and always in my heart!! Rest in Peace Bertha!

I'm very sorry for your loss, Carol and JoAnn! I have had your mom on my mind over the years, but wasn't able to find her. Though I haven't seen her for 40 years, I never forgot her or your father. They were my godparents, and the only person who might have been able to share memories of my dear grandmother, Angie Volpe.I mourn her loss with you. Here is my email address, I would love to hear from you, but no pressure. [email protected] God bless you! Sincerely, Donna

Carol and Kenny, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless. Cathy J.

My condolences, Mrs. John was my sister Donnas godmother, had we known she lived so close to us, we would've visited her... May she rest in peace.

Jo Ann,
We share in your sadness and wish you strength during this difficult time. We were always fond of Bertha and your friendship, during those years in Marlboro. May she rest in Eternal Peace.
Red, Barbara, Sheree & Judy

We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and great Grandmother. She was blessed with all of you and all the love and happiness you brought to her. I seen her smiles over the years with all her Facebook photos. All of you such a loving family. Rest in peace and God Bless.
Bob and Doreen

Your Family is in my thoughts and Prayers