Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2025.
Ubaldo Jorge Berta Gatti passed away on August 1, 2025, in
Palm Bay, Florida. Ubaldo was born in Montevideo, Uruguay on December 21, 1952, to Nelly Gatti and Eduardo Berta. He is survived by his loving wife Lily Berta, a daughter Karen (Trevor) Barker of Lake Ridge, Virginia, and a son Christian (Esther) Berta of Celle, Germany. He leaves 4 grandchildren, Kaylan Ann, Trevor Ryan Jr., and Sienna Elizabeth Barker as well as Enoc Levi Berta and a new grandchild due this fall. Ubaldo is also survived by his brother Edgardo Berta of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a niece Fiorella Berta Rosen and a nephew, Marcelo Berta and their families.
Ubaldo relocated to the US first in 1974 and left in 1976, he relocated again and made his home in Virginia in 1983 and finally once again in 1995, became a successful realtor and met and married the mother of his children in 1986. He enjoyed travelling and the history of the various places he visited. It was while travelling he met his lovely wife Lily in 2017. Upon retirement, he and his wife Lily moved to
Palm Bay, Florida in 2022.
Ubaldo's grandparents immigrated to Uruguay from Spain and Italy. Part of his heritage includes German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. He was a charismatic man, and a jokester at heart. He brightened up bleak situations and always made people feel more at ease. He had a noble heart as he always offered helped to those in need.
A private celebration of life was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Palm Bay.
In the spirit of Ubaldo's charitable heart and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
St. Jude's in memory of Ubaldo. Link to his memorial fund page:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/UbaldoLily's message to her loving husband:
Thank you, my love, for eight beautiful years filled with laughter, strength, and deep love. You were not only my husband, but my best friend, my protector, and forever my prince. You gave me a kind of happiness I never thought I'd know, and though you're no longer by my side, you'll always live in my heart. You and I are forever - our love transcends time, distance, and even death. Until we meet again, my soul will carry you in every breath.
With endless love,
Your wife, always.
Lily Berta - your baby