Denys Bertolo
elevated zEFBf August 1, 1957 – August 19, 2019
elevated zEFBf Visitation
Sunday August 25, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
elevated zEFBf Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated zEFBf Funeral Mass
Monday August 26, 2019 at 10:45am
elevated zEFBf Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated zEFBf Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated zEFBf Obituary
We are saddened to announce the passing of Denys Bertolo at the young age of 62. Denys was a much-loved husband to Catherine for 38 years, a devoted father to Andre, Jessica and his late son Jordan. Cherished brother to John and many friends and relatives.
elevated zEFBf Memorial donations may be made to the Addiction Research Foundation in Denys’s honour.
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of your loss
Bertolo Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Condolences
Rudy and Gilda
My Brother
“If you wanna talk to me
Know that I am planning to see
Yeah yeah hey hey
I don’t want this to be
Staining my reality”
-Lenny Kravitz
I love you and think of all the laughs we had till we were crying. I hope you are at peace. May Catherine, Andre and Jessica remember you for the man you were.
Love, Gillian Coughlin
Catherine and family – sending love and prayers to all at this difficult time.
My brother and friend life is a battle you tried your best . We will meet again your friend Gord Jones
Denys, when we met in January 2015, I saw a man who was a warrior and never gave up! You instantly became the brother I never had and will forever hold a special place in my heart now and forever! RIP my dear friend! You will never be forgotten❤️
Catherine- My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my heart goes out to you.
My condolences to Deny’s family. I only knew him briefly as our paths crossed last January, and he left a lasting impression. He was such a lovely man who I saw consistently offered a kind and compassionate smile and ear to those around him. He so proudly told me about his family and his kids. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Bertolo family . Thinking of you my friend. May you rest in peace.
Thanks for all the wisdom, love and hilarity you shared with me. You helped me more than you’ll ever know. I’ll think of you on my morning walks. Safe journey onward, my dear friend. I can’t believe you’re really gone. Peace 💜
Sincere condolences to Deny’s family. And friend. Sending prayers to give you the strength and courage to get through this immense loss. Deny always displayed an immense amount of kindness, and perseverance in the short time that we walked along the same paths. May you rest in piece my friend.
Definitely will be missed by everyone was a outstanding individual I enjoy our last conversation when I seen you unexpectedly thanks for all the laughs you brought our way one of a kind Deny Godbless Peace be with you my friend
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Denys, I knew you for a short time but you made a difference in my life that will carry with me forever. You were a father figure when I needed one the most. My condolences to his beautiful family he was truly an angel given to us from heaven
Dearest Bertolo family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Deny’s was a super guy who was always very caring and compassionate and who will be missed very dearly by all those who knew him. May he rest in peace.
I was so sorry to hear about Denys passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. You have my very deepest sympathy. Love Rosalyn & Yves
I’m so sorry for your loss, John and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincere condolences.
Genuine friendship is like sound health, its value is seldom known until it is lost.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Bertolo family.
Sincerely,
Jenny
I only knew Denys for about 6 weeks, we sat and had breakfast 5 days a week. Denys is a friend, I was lucky to have met him. So sorry for your family, for this loss.
Alan K.
Dearest Bertolo Family:
Denys’ sudden death shocked us both!
Denys was a good friend to many, and a kind hearted man. He was always a willing participant to take on any challenge to help someone when in need.
We wish we could have been available more during the family’s difficult times.
Denys, you will be sadly and greatly missed, but you will never be forgotten. You will remain in our hearts for ever.
We love you forever!
Rest in peace!
Dear Catherine and Family,
I would like to send my deepest condolences and I am so sorry that I did not hear about it until it was too late.
We will keep you in our prayers and will always remember him very fondly.
John and family