James G. "Bart" Bertoldo

1922 - 2016

James G. "Bart" Bertoldo 1922 - 2016
TOVEY, IL - Mr. James G. "Bart" Bertoldo, 93, of Tovey, Ill., passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Kathy, in Girard, Ill.
He was born in Jeisyville, Ill., on June 9, 1922, the son of James "LaConna" and Carrie (Burgess) Bertoldo. James married Gloria B. (Rossi) on March 1, 1947, at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Kincaid, Ill. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2014.
Mr. Bertoldo attended St. Rita's Catholic Church in Kincaid, Ill. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jim retired from Coal Mining in 1984.
He loved spending time with his family and was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. James also loved fishing, bowling, T.V. Westerns and playing his harmonica.
Surviving are two sons, Brian (Vickie) Bertoldo of Kincaid, Ill., and James R. Bertoldo of Tovey, Ill.; daughter, Katherine (Michael) Puccetti of Girard, Ill.; four grandchildren: Brian (Kenna) Bertoldo, Bridget (Don) Moomey, Michael J. (Alexandria) Puccetti, and Katie Puccetti; four great-grandchildren: Shaye, Delaney, Brian Lee and Bella; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Gloria; and two brothers, Albert and Irvin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Kincaid, Ill. Fr. Mariadas Chatla will officiate.
Burial with full military honors by the Taylorville V.F.W. Post #4495 will follow.
Please visit the online obituary at www.mastersonfh.com.