April 9 1950 February 4 2020 (age 69)
Obituary James V. Bertolini, 69, of Drums, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening February 4, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazelton. Born in Hazleton, April 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Victor and Veronica (Worek) Bertolini and spent his whole life in Drums. James was a Machinist for Intermetro, Wilkes-Barre, and retired from Henkel in Hazleton. He was a member of Good Shepherd RC Church, Drums. He participated in the Hazleton Rapid Transit Car Club with his 1969 Camaro, and enjoyed target shooting and hunting. James was an eye donor after his passing, giving the gift of sight to someone in need. Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years, the former Nancy Besitka to whom he was married on November 8, 1975, in McAdoo, PA; two children Kristina Bertolini, Hazle Twp.; and Timothy Bertolini, Drums; brother Richard Bertolini and his wife Mary Gail, Drums; sister Carol Zalutko, Drums; and sister Victoria Savarese and her husband Vincent, Centennial, CO; and grandogs Riley, Bandit, and Pippin. Many nieces and nephews also survive. His funeral will be held Friday, February 7, 2020 at 10:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in Good Shepherd RC Church, 87 S. Hunter Hwy, Drums. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com To send flowers to James’ family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James V Bertolini April 9 1950 February 4 2020 (age 69).
Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc: Brian M Harman Supervisor
Death notice for the town of: Drums, state: Pennsylvania