Obituary of Margaret Berti

Margaret Berti, 97 passed away May 4, 2010 at home following a short illness. Margaret was born in New York City on June 24, 1913 and was raised in Massena, NY, and Dorothy, NJ. She resided on Landis Avenue for the Past 68 years. She is predeceased by Nicholas J. Berti, lher husband of 55 years, her daughter, Janet Hickman as well as two grandsons, Dan Hickman and Jeffrey Gross. Margaret was employed at the Atlantic County Surrogate's office for 9 years, and then at Leesburg State Prison until she retired in 1979. Since her retirement she enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii, and the continental USA. She is survived by 3 daughters, Jean Gross and Geraldine Cardy (John) both of Vineland, and Judith Rodriguez (Mario) of Rochester, NY. She is also survived by her two sons, Nicholas J. Berti, Jr. (Patricia Sacco) and Richard Berti (Darci Byrum), both of Vineland. Margaret leaves 10 grandchildren, Joseph Gross (Ann), Jeff Gross (Nancy), Jacqueline Gross, William Lee, Richard Berti, Eric Berti, Nicholas Berti, Randall Hughes (Deanna), D. Scott Collins (Chere), Dean Hickman (Cindy). She also leaves 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Church visitations will be held on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am at St. Padre Pio Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church followed by a funeral mass to be held at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Union Road, Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Donations may be made in Margaret's memory to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 833 Rt. 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08753, We cannot thank the Compassionate Care staff enough for the exceptional quality of care, and professionalism during this time of need. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com