Name: Visitation for Thomas Anthony Bertucci
Start: 2019-12-31T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-31T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Thomas Anthony Bertucci passed away at home peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the age of 69. Tommy was a New Orleans native born on June 30, 1950 to Anthony Bertucci, Jr. and the late Joann O'Quinn Bertucci. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Bertucci to whom he was married for 34 years; his children: Kathryn Robinson (Dwight), Natalie Ruiz (Blake), Angela Bertucci and Hillary Bertucci; his grandchildren, Evelyn Ruiz and Vivian Bertucci and his siblings: Glenda Vassilakis (fiancé Bruce Hunt), Deborah Kirby (Gary), Diane Walker (Sterling) and Joseph Bertucci. He is also survived by an endless number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tommy graduated from Midcity Baptist High School in 1970. He worked as a dedicated employee of Amtrak for 44 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Tommy was a devoted fan of LSU and the New Orleans Saints - football was something he treasured. He was a connoisseur of New Orleans cuisine and also loved traveling, shopping for antiques, visiting history museums and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid and routine sightseer who loved to take rides and give tours to anyone willing to ride with him. Tommy was an active and devoted member of his community who impacted the lives of numerous people. He was known for the hysterical, theatrical ways he would tell and re-enact stories - his words painted pictures that could fill any room with laughter. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bruce Hunt for the generosity, support, and care he provided to our family. Bruce was a loyal friend whose persistence and devotion helped Tommy persevere through the last months of his life. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA 70001. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The online guestbook is available at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Bertucci

10 Entries

Albert Cianfrocca

December 31, 2019

Sending our sincere condolences, love and a lot of prayers to my dear friend Nancy, your and Tommy's children and family, from your friends up in the Northeast. With Warmest Personal Regards, Al and Linda Cianfrocca and Family

December 31, 2019

Sending our sincere condolences and lots of love and prayers from your Northeast friends.
With Warmest Personal Regards, Albert Anthony & Linda Cianfrocca

Gwen Burke Styron

December 31, 2019

So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Both of you were such great friends to my parents and I know they loved you.

Marilyn Tennyson

December 31, 2019

Condolences to you Angela and your family. So sorry about your Dad. Your are all in my prayers. Cherish the memories you shared with him,they are precious and never fade.

a loved one

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Lisa Lucas

December 30, 2019

Nancy, Hillary, Natalie, Angela, Katie, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

TAMMY, JAMIE , DANIELLE, RYAN AND SAM, HOEFELD

December 30, 2019

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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