Peter Salvator Bertucci

Peter Salvator Bertucci, Passed away on Tuesday October 6, 2015 at the age of 87. He was born on February 12, 1928 on a tiny Italian Island of Ustica off the coast of Sicily. He became a resident of New Orleans at the age of 21 and lived in Metairie for the remaining 59 years. He loved Louisiana but his heart was always connected to Ustica. He served in the United States Army. He was the beloved husband of Dolly LeCompte Bertucci for 59 yrs. Loving father of Jan B.Dial (Ed), Lisa B. Trosclair (Cory), Peter G. Bertucci (Kathleen) and Step Son Taylor Galiano. Son Of The late Giovanni Bertucci and the late Rosalia Martello Bertucci. Brother of Maria Compagno, Rose Newlin and the late Frank Bertucci. Proud Grandfather to Sherie Harris , Jill Dupre, Tiffany, Brittany, and Ashley Trosclair , Brandin and Hailey Bertucci and Sheila Galiano. Great grandfather to Brock and Carson Harris and Harper Ravannack. Peter was a lifelong member and president of the oldest Italian Organization in the US , The Saint Bartholomew Society. He also belong to the Italian/American Cultural Society and East Jefferson Italian/American Association. He was a dedicated employee with Sears and Roebuck for 40 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday Oct. 10, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 with the Funeral Mass to begin at 4 pm at Lake Lawn Funeral Home.