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Albert Bartolai Obituary
He was born April 11, 1928 in Pittston. He was the son of the late Georgia (Bernardi) Bartolai and Isadore Bartolai. He was a graduate of Pittston Township High School, Class of 1946.
He was a proud member of the U.S. Army, where he served in the European Occupations Forces in Salzburg, Austria, from 1950 to 1952. He was staff sergeant in the engineering division.
He worked in the bread industry as a driver and salesman for more than 30 years for Williams Baking Co., Scranton.
Al has been employed by Graziano Funeral Home for the Last 20 years.
Albert was the president and founder of Bartolai Winery, Falls, where he spent a lot of his time greeting customers and sharing his love for winemaking, people, and travels throughout Europe and the old country. He was a regular at Thursday night happy hours.
Al's inspiration for winemaking started in Italy, where his family made wines for four generations back.
A family dinner of "polenta on the board" always marked the end of the year's winemaking season.
Surviving are sons, Raymond amd companion, Cindy, Falls; Vince and wifem Elizabeth Bartolai, Orefield; Albert and wife, Lorraine Bartolai, Swoyersville; brother, Geno Bartolai; sister, Anita Giovagnoli, grandsons, Joseph and RJ Bartolai; granddaughters, Janice and Alena Bartolai; great-grandson, Lucca Raymond Bartola.
He was preceded in death by brother, Arthur Bartolai.
Funeral services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township.
Viewing hours will be held 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will begin at the funeral home 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Marello Parish (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church), Pittston, 9 a.m. Thursday.
Interment Services will take place at the GlenwoodMausoleum, South Abington Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Albert's name to the Lions Club, Falls.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors' offices of Dr. James Kosik and Dr. Robert L. Fiorelli.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Bartolai
ann wlazelek
August 7, 2023
Thinking of Vince and family.
Kim Berkmann
August 21, 2012
Lorriane and Al, my prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in fond memories, family and friends. Love always,
Kim
Jane & Steve Grazaitis
August 19, 2012
Ray & family -
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. What wonderful memories of your father we have.
August 17, 2012
Al, Lorraine and Alena - you are all in our prayers and hearts at this sad time. We hope that happy and funny memories will be recalled by you all to help bring your Dad alive in your hearts and minds. We love you!
Doug, Donna and Cassie
Joe Tutella
August 17, 2012
Al and family you are in our prayers as I know how much he will be missed. Glad I had a chance to met him.
kate ball
August 15, 2012
My dearest Al, you made my job at Stroehmanns so much fun!! You wlll be sorely missed by all who knew you and whose hearts you touched!! " Bartie's Home" love always, Kate Ball
Mort and Trudy Goldsmith
August 15, 2012
Ray, Cindy and Family,
May you find comfort in knowing GOD is with you, every day, ever hour, as are our prayers and love. With Deepest Sympathy, Mort and Trudy.
Peggy Durling and Sons
August 13, 2012
Ray and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time,I am so sorry for your loss.
gene smith
August 13, 2012
Ray sorry for your lose your dad was a great guy thoughts to you and your family
August 13, 2012
Dear Anita,Gino and entire Bartoli family.My deepest regrets go out to your family.I'm glad i got to see him at the class reunion.Java Menichini Sperazza
Jeremy Yakus
August 13, 2012
Ray, RJ, and family, my heart and condolences go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Al will always be remembered as his memory lives on through you and your family.
Ann Wlazelek
August 13, 2012
Dear Vince, Liz and family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your father/father-in-law/grandfather, but heard wonderful things about him and his winery. Please know our hearts reach out to all of you and hope that many happy memories bring you comfort.
Mary Rucco
August 13, 2012
Dear Ray and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Although I only met him once, he left a lasting impression on me. You and your family are in my prayers.
Carla & Dave Koziel
August 13, 2012
Dear Bartolai Family, We are so sorry to hear the passing of " poppy." He was a beautiful man. I enjoyed talking to him about the "Old" country as much as he like telling me about it. There was just something about him, when he was around, that made the winery a little more cozier. May his spirit live in the winery forever. GOD Bless all of you and give you the strength as a family to continue on. Remember, POPPY IS ALWAYS IN CHARGE, in spirit. He will let you know too. Our prayers are with you through these difficult times.
Diane & John Sachaczenski
August 13, 2012
Ray and family, very sorry to read about your father, he was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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