Obituary of Sergio Berti

Sergio Berti of Putnam, Connecticut passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on August 9, 2009. Sergio was born in Santa Giustina bordering Rimini, Italy, the son of Aldo Berti and Ines (Simonzi) Berti (deceased). He moved to Putnam with his family at the age of thirteen. Sergio worked at American Optical and retired after forty seven years. After retirement Sergio enjoyed working as a realtor with Loomis Real Estate. He served in United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Sergio met and married his wife of thirty three years, Leah Berti. He was highly respected for his kindness, caring, generosity, and devotion to his family and friends. Sergio was also an avid hunter, horseman, and sports fan especially the Red Sox. Sergio loved traveling to Italy and being with his family and friends. He remained a dedicated and devoted husband, brother, uncle, God father and friend throughout his life. Known for his spirit, kindness, courage and strength of character Sergio will be sorely missed by his wife, Bella, family and friends forever. In addition to his wife, Sergio leaves a sister Anita Rossi, of Putnam, and is also survived his nieces and nephews: Edie Rossi Pearce, (George) of Woodstock, CT, Mary Ann Rossi, (Don Hoenig), of Thompson, CT, two nephews, Bruno Rossi (Donna) of Thompson, CT, Enzo Rossi (Donna) of Buffalo, WY, Norman Berti of Burlington, ME, Ronnie Berti (Ilene) of Thompson, CT, Arlene Lamothe (Roger) of Putnam, and two God children, Laura Pearce and Melissa Rossi, nephew, Jason Pratt (Megan), niece, Stacie Dolby, (Jeremhy) all of Cape Cod, MA. and many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Dino Berti and a sister Nella Palombo (John). Sergio enjoyed sixteen years after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy with his courage, support of his wife and family, and the dedication and care of Dr. Gerald Sullivan, Dr. Gerald Aurigemma, Dr. Theo Meyer, and Maggie Cabral, RN. Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening, August 12, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street Putnam, Ct. The funeral will be 10:15 AM, Thursday, August 13, 2009 from the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at ST Mary Church, 218 Providence Street, Putnam. Burial with Military Honors in ST Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Flowers if you wish and condolences will be received online by the family at: www.smithandwalkerfh.com and/or donations may be sent to East Putnam Fire Department, PO Box 272 Putnam, Ct 06260