Louis "Louie" J. Bertoni passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was 89 years old. Louie was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 11, 1930 to James and Chilistina (Calcaterra) Bertoni. Louie was united in marriage to Delores (McCullough) on July 25, 1953.
Louie was a member of the Senior Center, attended First Congregational Church and was proud to be a member of the VFW Post 5373 and American Legion post 82. He helped build bocce ball courts and enjoyed working in his flower garden. He also enjoyed watching sports and held a special place in his heart for Port Washington. Louie and his late wife Delores visited Port Washington bringing the family out for a fish sandwich and later called Port Washington home after retirement.
Louie is survived by his sons: Patrick (Michelle) Bertoni of Milwaukee and Randy (Sherrell) Bertoni of Slinger, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brother Angelo (Joan) Bertoni, sisters: Carol (Robert) Tolefsen and Kathleen (Ed) Muenchberg. He is preceded in death by his wife Delores, brother Phillip Bertoni and sister Doris (Gerald) Hollweck.
A Memorial Service will be held at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 West Grand Avenue Port Washington, 53074 on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM. Louie will be laid to rest with his wife at Union Cemetery in Port Washington.