Stephen G. Bertucci, age 66, of Pembroke Pines, FL passed away peacefully on September 7, 2020, surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with cholangiocarcinoma. He was born on October 26, 1953 in Beverly, MA to George and June (Williams) Bertucci.
Steve grew up in Beverly, MA. He graduated from Beverly High School in 1971. After high school, he attended Suffolk University in Boston, MA, where he received a degree in Business Administration. Throughout his career, he worked at various companies, most recently retiring from Gribetz International, where he spent the last 15 years working as Controller.
Steve married Denise (Wilkinson) in 1984 in Beverly, MA. They were happily married for 36 years.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, George and June (Williams) Bertucci. He is survived by his wife, Denise of Pembroke Pines, FL; his daughters Michelle Saldarriaga and her husband Joaquin of Pembroke Pines, FL and Lauren Kline and her husband Andrew of Pompano Beach, FL; his grandsons Jase and Cole; his sister Janet Thompson and husband Bruce of Beverly, MA; his brother Brad Bertucci and wife Sheila of Viera, FL; his sister Ellen McGillicuddy and husband James of Georgetown, MA; and his loving nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives.
Friends may visit from 1:00-3:00PM on Saturday, September 12th, with a Funeral Service at 2:00PM. Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care 1600 N. University Drive Pembroke Pines, Fl. 33024. (954)983-6400 www.bpfamilycare.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, www.cholangiocarcinoma.org.
Please note modifications are in place regarding Visitation and Services due to the Coronavirus . Boyd-Panciera is following all local and state guidelines and is taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and health to our families and staff to halt the spread of COVID-19. Social Distancing and Face Masks are in effect.
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Kimberly Teuton
September 9, 2020, 9:10 pm
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your previous brother. Please know that I have been and will continue to pray for comfort and peace for your family.
Lauren J. Weitz
September 9, 2020, 9:11 pm
I’m sending you all my deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Stephen George Bertucci. May your blessed memories comfort you, as he lives on forever in your hearts.
Love,
Lauren Jan-Margolis Weitz ❤️
Dee and Mac Johnston
September 9, 2020, 9:31 pm
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We wish you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Dr. Latonya L. Cooper
September 9, 2020, 9:36 pm
Greetings,
I want to send my condolences to the family on behalf of Deerfield Beach Elementary and Atlantic West Elementary. I didn’t know Mr. Steve, but I feel like I do through Coach Sheila Bertucci. She is one of the most phenomenal women I know and she loves her family. So, I learned that Mr. Steve was a wonderful man.
I am sending lots of Blessings to the bereaved family and God loves you.
Dr. Cooper
Stacey Jacobs
September 10, 2020, 1:12 am
To the Bertucci Family,
I know that we only first met at Lauren and Andrew’s wedding weekend but It was very apparent what a special man he was. Sending condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey and Gary Jacobs
Monica Santangelo
September 10, 2020, 1:15 am
Denise, so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Steve. Cherish your years of memories. I will be praying for you and your family.
David "Smerge" Smorczewski
September 10, 2020, 3:00 pm
I am saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. My condolences go out to family, relatives
and friends. I saw him at City Side Cafe in Beverly 2 years ago and had the opportunity to chat
with him. He also was a great baseball teammate for the Beverly Recs, back in the 70’s. He was
was a tough pitcher for us, and won a lot of key games. He was a true gamer when he toed the
rubber, and he was a gamer all his life.
Sylvia Bernatsky
September 10, 2020, 3:08 pm
Tooch,
Thinking of you and your family. We pray you all will find strength in your wonderful memories. Love, Syl and Mitch
Suzanne deterra
September 10, 2020, 4:27 pm
Janet, I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother Steve. I remember him from Leanne and Neil’s wedding. Looks like your mom and your dad. God Bless you and the family.
Talia Levy Hara
September 10, 2020, 5:05 pm
Denise, I am so deeply sorry for this incredibly challenging time for you and your family. Please know my heart is with you and I am here for all the love you need. Sending hugs and thoughts of warmth, healing, and strength. May your husband’s memory be a blessing for all the days to come.
Janet James
September 10, 2020, 6:15 pm
My condolences to Steve’s family. I worked for Steve for 15 years. He was a great boss, person and friend. I know he was happily married and proud of his daughters, Michelle and Lauren and with their choice of husbands. His excitement over his grandkids was nothing but warm and sweet. I will miss him dearly. Love you boss man.
Anne Bile
September 10, 2020, 7:52 pm
Denise, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Much love,
Anne and Joep
Cindy Field & family
September 10, 2020, 9:32 pm
Our deepest condolence to Steve’s family and dear friends Jodi and Linda 🙏.
Cindy Field & Family
September 10, 2020, 9:35 pm
Our deepest condolence to Steve’s family and dear friends Jodi and Linda. 🙏
Karen Call
September 10, 2020, 11:09 pm
Denise,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Amanda Millares
September 11, 2020, 12:14 am
Denise, Michelle, Lauren, and Family,
I feel so blessed to have known your dad for as long as I have. He was such a happy go friendly man. The memories I have of and with “YO”, I will forever cherish.
I love you, Bertucci’s!
Love- Yo’Manda
Charles Herbert
September 11, 2020, 2:12 am
To the Bertucci Family
I pray that the love of God and the sweet Holy Spirit rest and comfort the entire family during this time of bereavement. Know that you are not going through this time alone! Though Steve may not be with us physically his memory will always be in our hearts! Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.
Charles Herbert
September 11, 2020, 2:25 am
To the Bertucci Family
I pray that the love and comfort of God and the sweet Holy Spirit rest on the entire family. Though I did not know Steve personally, I learned that he was a great man, brother and family member. Though Steve is no longer with us, his memory will live on in our hearts. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. Know that you are not going through this process alone! Their is an entire community of support with the guidance of God surrounding you!
Charles Herbert
Ann David
September 11, 2020, 2:29 am
Dear Denise:
My deepest condolences to you, your daughters and extended family. Such a sudden loss is so painful. My prayers are with you.
Ann David
Catharine Van Dorn
September 11, 2020, 8:34 am
My deepest condolences goes out to Steve’s family during this difficult time. May Steve’s memories live on in the people he met over the years.
Catharine Van Dorn
jessica selepec
September 11, 2020, 1:32 pm
Denise ,
So incredibly sorry for the loss of Steve ! He was an amazing man and you have an incredible family. Praying for you and the family during this difficult time!
Love ,
Jessica Selepec
Jorge Quintero
September 11, 2020, 11:37 pm
Denise, Michelle, Lauren and family.
We are so sorry about Steve’s passing. We will continue praying for Peace and comfort for your family. May the beautiful memories that fill your hearts help to bring comfort.
Jorge, Vicky and family.
Andy & Lilly Popick
September 12, 2020, 1:21 pm
Denise:
Deepest sympathy & prayers from Lilly & I. We are saddened to learn that Stephen passed, but happy to know he went peacefully surrounded by family.
Love,
Lilly & Andy Popick
Stacey Vassell
September 12, 2020, 5:30 pm
My deepest condolences to the Bertucci family during this difficult time. Steve was a kind, considerate and hepful neighbor; I will always have fond memories of him and our driveway talks.
Nestor J Martinez
September 13, 2020, 5:37 am
Denise, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. My deepest condolences.
Alicia Payton
September 13, 2020, 8:00 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Brian Simmons
September 14, 2020, 12:33 am
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I remember him from Beverly High School. Also attended some of the same classes at North Shore Community College. Always enjoyed being around him. A true gentleman. Condolences to all of Steve’s family.
Brian Simmons
Jim OBrien
September 15, 2020, 1:39 am
So sorry to read about my old friend “Tuch”passing. We both attended North Shore Community College, Suffolk Univ. Played basketball, and flag football .Car pooled to Boston to Suffolk often.Had not seen him since he moved to Fla
but always remember the good times RIP Steve
Susan Zampell
September 16, 2020, 2:39 pm
Dear Denise, I am sending my condolences to you , your family and all of Steve’s friends. Keeping you in my prayers. Susan Zampell
paul leighton
November 6, 2021, 10:45 am
denise , sorry to find this news ,my deepest condolences to you and your family
paul and donna leighton
Amy Popp
April 6, 2024, 7:20 pm
So sorry to find this. Steve was a fun boss. I still remember and quote a few of his lines.
“I throw away all first requests. If they really want it, they will ask again.”
“Is it going to matter next year? Next month? Next week? How about 5 minutes from now?”