Luciano Bertinelli

I was a 12 year old player on Snug Harbor’s Bob Connors team—we won the league championship. I hit the final game winning home run over the right field fence. Coach B was the real deal. Firm but fair—and a great inspiration. Joe Guerci

Sorry For Your Loss..He Was Such A Great Person, But I Guess This Was Gods Time Of Needing Him, He Have To Remember All The Good Times As We Struggle Through This Hard Time, He Was An All Around Great Person And Has Accomplished Alot In His Years, He Will Always Be Remembered In All Of Our Hearts

Love The Bertinelli Family

It is with great joy that I remember the days that JB coached Matt and the other cast of characters from the Royal Aluminum days through the Snug Harbor Majors. Larry and Mr. Bert running the show, Minnie and Lois always close by. Those are wonderful memories. Matt has gone on to become a solid son, husband and father. We often speak of "JB" and all he did to instill teamwork and fair play with his players. What a special man. He had a unique way of making each boy feel special regardless of...

Dear Chris, Your Mom & Entire Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May the beautiful memories help to bring you peace & comfort.

Hugs, Peace & Blessings,
Beth Bertoldo

Dearest Lois and family,
Having known John and all of you since I was a small child, I can only imagine the loss you all feel. All the parties and family functions you attended with us were always made happier by his presence. Laughter was the main course and we are fortunate to have had him in our lives. He is and will always be remembered as having a great smile and wonderful sense of humor. Now he is breaking chops with Uncle Larry and Vinny Lopez and heaven is rolling with...

To the entire Bertinelli family.I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of (mr bert)as all of us from the west brighten projects an the sports world on staten island known him as.My fondest memories is of mr.bert,mr.costello,mr.Newcombe,mr.padavano,an my dad mr.malizia teaching us the right way how to play baseball an basketball.An when they werent teaching us or coaching us they were at every game watching there boys play.These men were great fathers who cared for there wifes &...

Reading your remembrances of my father does so much to ease our pain, and to bring tears of joy to the whole family. Taking the time to express a sentiment means so much to all of us. I know my Dad would be so happy to know how much he touched people's lives. Thank you for the kind words and may God bless you all.