Joshua Bertoni-McLean Obituary

Joshua Bertoni-McLean

Resident of San Jose

8/15/1987 - 9/7/2010

Beloved son of Margo Bertoni and Mark McLean. Survived by siblings Noah and Haley McLean.

A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, 9/19 1PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary. Condolences may be offered at limafamilysc.com.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Bertoni-McLean

15 Entries

sarah ayala

January 13, 2011

josh you will be missed i love you more than anything since the 1st day we talked

wendy

September 23, 2010

You Joshua... and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Newton

September 19, 2010

To the Mclean family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his PEACE, LOVE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P <3

September 18, 2010

Margo, You are in our thougts and hearts. Our hopes are that you can move on with your life and know that Josh is always with you. Tom & Deanne Kelley

Kurt Kelley

September 18, 2010

My buddy Joshua, the seven year relationship that we shared together with your mother Margo and your brother Noah was a very special one. I grew in many ways during this time we all spent together. You touched me in many ways and shared the difficulties of the growing pains one experiences. I shared with you my own experiences in life that were simular to my own. This was to let you know that you were not alone having these feelings. I enjoyed watching you grow up to become a fine young man. Seeing you this last June confirmed my observations of you. I was very proud to hear that you had turned a major corner in life for the better. Your many creative talents had bloomed as well. You see Josh that you, your mom, and Noah was my very first family of my own. It is my deepest hope that I did right by all of you during our time together. Knowing what I know now I would gladly return to that time and do it better with all of you. I dearly love and miss you terribly.

Marshall Juarez

September 16, 2010

Mark & family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 16, 2010

Margo, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words I could possibly use that could convey to you what's in my heart. I can, however, offer you this poem, one I have loved for many years, that my mom found after my dad died.

Imagine stepping onto a shore and finding it heaven.
Imagine taking hold of a hand and finding it's God's hand.
Imagine breathing new air and finding it's celestial air.
Imagine feeling invigorated and finding it immortality.
Imagine passing from storm & tempest to an unknown calm.
Imagine waking and finding it home.

We don't know who wrote it, but it has comforted me in the past.

My love to you and your family.
Alison King

Margaret Havens

September 16, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss!

Me, my son, daughter, Margo, Me, Anne and Joshua 6/2010

wendy heinz

September 16, 2010

Joshua,
I remember your mom holding you as a newborn baby.. and saying how perfect you were and telling me how she could stare at you for hours. You grew into a wonderful young man. I am so glad I got to see you when your mom came to San Jose this summer. I was remembering that day and how your mom was trying to get you to play your guitar for us and saying how awesome you were. You were so humble.. you said.." nah, you should hear my brother Noah play he is reallllly good". I thought, what a great brother. Your mom always spoke so proudly of you, and how talented you were. Your poems, your drawings, your music/guitar playing. My impression of you in just that short visit was what a talented, caring, kind, unselfish young man you are. I saw goodness and peace. You will be greatly missed. I know your family and friends will find comfort in knowing you are here in spirit watching over them and helping them. You are so loved. Hugs Joshua :) Wendy and family

Angelina Hernandez

September 15, 2010

My cousin Josh, the sweetest kid ive ever met. I grew very close to him growing up and I have so many memories with him. Walking down to Foster Freeze to get an icecream, going with me and grandma to run errons, and helping me with my school projects. He has always looked over and protected me growing up. Although I did not see him as much as I wanted to, he was always a big part of my life. I am going to miss him very much but i am so grateful of all the memories we have had together. Josh will always and forever be in my heart and I will never forget him.

Angelina Hernandez

September 15, 2010

Joshua how you will be missed. We always thought of you as another son growing up along side David. We will always have so many fond memories of you, all the bar-b-q's,birthday parties and holidays. I don't know why God needed another angel but we weren't done loving you here on earth. I know one day we will all meet again and what a day that will be, until then know you are forever in our hearts, love you always Marilyn and david

Margo Bertoni

September 14, 2010

Margo Bertoni

September 14, 2010

My Son, My First born, My Everlasting light. I remember the day that I held you in my arms for the very first time. You are the ultimate gift of Love. I will cherish you and keep your memories alive. I promise you son, that I will live my remaining days with hope and faith that we will meet again. I will make every breath count. I will laugh, pray, sing and dance like nobody is watching. I promise to crank up the volume and rock out at every ACDC, Forienger, Ozzy Osborne song that I hear. I love you my son, Mom

Margo Bertoni

September 14, 2010

My Son. My First Born. My Everlasting Light. I remember the day that I held you in my arms for the very fist time. God gave me the ultimate gift of love and that gift was you. My promise to you is to cherish the memories you left behind. I promise you that I will live my life to the fullest. I feel you near me and I know you are here in spirit. I love you my Joshwanana...Love, mom

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