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Joshua Bertoni-McLean Obituary
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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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Bertoni-McLean
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
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.
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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