Maria Bertorelli (nee Armanini), a longtime resident of the Bronx, was called to our Lord on January 14, 2023. She was 85 years old. She was defined by her love for her son and grandchildren.
Maria was born on November 9, 1937 in Pracchiola, Italy to the late Valentino and Pasquina (Fiori) Armanini. She was predeceased by her husband Giuseppe Bertorelli. She was a devoted mother to Claudio Bertorelli and his wife Michelle; adored grandmother of Gabriella and Joseph; beloved sister of Dino (Pierina); and was loved by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and friends, who were considered family by her. She held a special place in her heart for them. Maria was predeceased by her brother Lino (Renata) Armanini and her sister Lydia (Armanni) Ferruccio Santini. One of her greatest joys was watching her grandchildren. Maria will be missed. May She Rest in Peace.
Visiting will be Thursday from 4-8pm at John Dormi & Sons Funeral Home, 1121 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx. Family and friends who wish to attend the visitation virtually may do so by clicking the following link at any time during the visiting hours Bertorelli Virtual Visitation . Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10am at St. Clare’s Church, 1918 Paulding Avenue, Bronx. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, East 233rd Street & Webster Avenue, Bronx. In lieu of flowers donation can be made in Maria’s name to the American Cancer Society
