Sandra M. Bertolino

Sandra M. (Mantica) Bertolino, 84
1941 - 2025
PEABODY - Sandra M. (Mantica) Bertolino, died on Saturday, July 26th surrounded by the loving peace and presence of her family at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers, following a brief illness. She was 84 years old. Sandra was born in Winthrop on June 28, 1941, to her late parents, Augustino Mantica and Anna (Bertolino) Mantica – Allitto. Sandra and her sister Camille were the only two children. She was raised and educated in East Boston. She was an alumna of East boston High School, Class of 1959. Sandra married her former husband, Frank Bertolino, and together they had five sons. She embraced and cherished motherhood and proudly raised her sons, with love and dedication. She instilled good morals, principles and life lessons as they grew. Sandra was truly the matriarch of her family, and she would always host the holidays in her home and many other celebrations and countless gatherings. Later in life, she would take charge of the kitchen at any of her children's homes and begin cooking, one of her favorite joys. Feeding her family and extended family meant the world to her. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables. Sandra was known for her generosity and willingness to help anyone in need. He kind heart and demonstrated what a loving and caring person she was. Her biggest blessing in her life was her family, she never missed an opportunity to share her love for them. She is the loving mother of Augustino Bertolino and wife Noreen of Windham, NH., Frank Bertolino, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Peabody, Leo Bertolino and his wife Colleen of Peabody, Paul Bertolino and his wife Shirley of Ipswich, and the late Joseph P. Bertolino. She is the treasured sister of Camille Angenica and her husband Mario of Swampscott. The cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. DONATIONS: In loving memory of Sandra Bertolino, who lived with Type 2 diabetes, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Nightscout Foundation in lieu of flowers. Nightscout is a nonprofit organization that supports free technology developed by parents and families who refused to wait for commercial companies to catch up-and took it upon themselves to build the tools they needed. This grassroots movement is known around the world as "We Are Not Waiting." These tools include the Loop system-an intelligent artificial pancreas system. Nightscout makes diabetes technology more accessible, usable, and tailored to individual needs-especially for caregivers watching over loved ones. This mission is deeply personal. Sandra's great-grandson, Zevi J Bertolino, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 10 months old (now 21 months old). July 26 marked the day he had lived exactly half his life with T1D. Thanks to Nightscout and Loop, our family is able to keep him safe and thriving every day. Though fully volunteer-run, donations help fund the infrastructure, testing, education, and global access efforts that keep these life-changing tools free and available to all. Your support honors Sandra's legacy while giving hope to thousands of families like ours. Night Scout Foundation makes technology for diabetes management more accessible and more usable, so you can more easily track and control your blood sugar.
To make a donation, please visit https://www.nightscoutfoundation.org/new-products/direct-donation.
Service Information: Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday July 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach St., Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday July 31st beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere. Interment will immediately follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com.