Official Obituary of
James William Bertolasio
April 23, 1941 ~ September 11, 2019 (age 78) 78 Years Old
James Bertolasio Obituary
James William Bertolasio, 78, of Sharpsville, passed away on Wednesday September 11th, 2019 at his home in Sharpsville, with his family at his side.
Jim was born on April 23rd, 1941 to Guido A. and Esther Lucille (Allison) Bertolasio in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1959. He also attended YSU, barber school, and was a journeyman with the IBEW. Jim worked as an electrician, 40 years, for Sharon Steel, New Castle Foundry, Trinity, and retired from Caparo. He also had his own barbershop in his home. On April 11th, 1964 he married his wife Carol E. (Rickert) Bertolasio, who survives at home.
He was a member of Sharpsville Masonic Lodge 517, Mercer County Shrine Club where he was active in the Wheel Patrol and Clown Unit. Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing at the Shenango Reservoir and in Lake Erie, he loved to complete crossword puzzles, and most importantly spending time with his grandsons, attending many of their baseball games.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Carol, daughter, Sherry L. (Daniel) Bailey, sons, Richard J. (Lori) Bertolasio, Mark J. Bertolasio, all of Sharpsville, PA. He was the proud grandfather of Nick Bertolasio, Levi Bailey, Luke Bailey, and Dylan Bertolasio. He is also survived by his brother, George Bertolasio of Conneaut, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister in law, Cathy Bertolasio.
Friends may call Saturday September 14th, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 14th, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the Sherman Funeral Home with a masonic service provided by Sharpsville Masonic Lodge 517.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Jim was born on April 23rd, 1941 to Guido A. and Esther Lucille (Allison) Bertolasio in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1959. He also attended YSU, barber school, and was a journeyman with the IBEW. Jim worked as an electrician, 40 years, for Sharon Steel, New Castle Foundry, Trinity, and retired from Caparo. He also had his own barbershop in his home. On April 11th, 1964 he married his wife Carol E. (Rickert) Bertolasio, who survives at home.
He was a member of Sharpsville Masonic Lodge 517, Mercer County Shrine Club where he was active in the Wheel Patrol and Clown Unit. Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing at the Shenango Reservoir and in Lake Erie, he loved to complete crossword puzzles, and most importantly spending time with his grandsons, attending many of their baseball games.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Carol, daughter, Sherry L. (Daniel) Bailey, sons, Richard J. (Lori) Bertolasio, Mark J. Bertolasio, all of Sharpsville, PA. He was the proud grandfather of Nick Bertolasio, Levi Bailey, Luke Bailey, and Dylan Bertolasio. He is also survived by his brother, George Bertolasio of Conneaut, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister in law, Cathy Bertolasio.
Friends may call Saturday September 14th, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 14th, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the Sherman Funeral Home with a masonic service provided by Sharpsville Masonic Lodge 517.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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