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Salvatore Bertuca Obituary

Bertuca, Salvatore F. Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Goldie M. Bertuca (nee Slamar) for 68 years; devoted father of Anthony T. (Mary), Barbara (Charles) Spaulding, Mary Hennig and Vincent T. (Vicki); loving son of the late Anthony and the late Frances (nee Mungo) Bertuca; fond grandfather of Anthony S. (Nicole), Michael J., Vincent A., Kathleen B., Elizabeth M., Heather M., Christie L. (Demetri), Ann N., Kate M., and Alexis K.; great-grandfather of Anthony J., Francis Salvatore, Andrea M., Nicholas C., and Dominick W.; dear brother of the late Theodore (the late Lena and Julie), the late Santina (the late Eugene) Coconato, the late Anthony (Angeline), the late Francis (the late Irma), the late Marina Pastrick-Olney, the late Rocco (Isabelle) and the late Joann; fond uncle and great-uncle to many. Salvatore owned and operated newspaper stands in the Chicago Loop for many years. He also owned and operated S & G Food Shop along with his late wife, Goldie, on the corner of 15th Street and East Avenue in Berwyn for over 20 years, then retiring after 20 years as a public way inspector for the City of Chicago. Funeral Saturday, June 30, 9:00 am from Russo's Hillside Chapels, Joseph A. Russo, Funeral Director, 4500 W. Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL. 60162 (between Mannheim and Wolf Road) to St. Leonard Church, 3318 S. Clarence, Berwyn. Mass 10:00 am; Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Visitation Friday, June 29, 3 to 9 pm. For additional info (708) 449-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 29, 2012.

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Pamela Bertuca

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathies---his cousin, Joseph--our father---left us a month before. We all have fond memories of Sal and the rest of our father's cousins...God Bless...

Kathy Celer

August 11, 2012

I have many good memories of your Dad and Goldie, and S&G. He always had a big smile on his face. Warm thoughts and prayers to you all.

Joanne Fricano, Teller Manager

June 30, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Bertuca family. I used to see your dad almost every day at the Harris bank on Stanley Ave. Always had a smile,always had a great story.My prayers are with you all.

Lauren Bearden

June 30, 2012

Dear Bertuca family, thinking of you all and sending a prayer in this difficult time.

Lauren Bearden

June 30, 2012

Dear Bertuca family, thinking of you all and sending a prayer in this difficult time.

Ken & Darlene & Pat & Patricia Steigerwald

June 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Kay Buffo

June 29, 2012

Bertuca Family, please know how very sorry I am for the passing of your dad. Mr. B was a great man.......he's at peace and with your mom...where his heart has always been. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Mary Kay & George

Charles Saporito

June 29, 2012

Dear Tony and family,
Our prayers and thoughts our with you.
May the perpetual light shine upon him.
Chuck and Sheila

June 29, 2012

To the family of Salvatore Bertuca may God give you ocmfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Joseph DiSantis

June 28, 2012

Dear Bertuca Family: My very deep regrets on the passing of your loved one. I knew him to be a very loving father, I will keep you all in prayer during these difficult times, always remember He is in a better place and He had a good life.

Nancy Allen (Johnson)

June 28, 2012

Dear Bertuca Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Growing up in the 1400 block of Gunderson in Berwyn and being a SMC class of '67 graduate, I remember all of you and many stops at the S&G store on the way home from school. I have seen your dad a couple time recently at St. Leonard Church and that always brought back chilhood memories. Surely there are truly many wonderful memories that each of you will treasure always. My sincere condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

JANICE GENDRON THE PACIFIC CO.

June 28, 2012

Dear Tony and family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences in the loss of your father. May all of your cherished memories comfort you while you keep his spirit alive in your hearts.

Pat Fitzgerald

June 28, 2012

Tony I am very sorry for your loss. I remember so many times you speaking of your father and how much he meant to you. You will think of him every day. Each memory will be inspiring.

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