Anthony John Bertucci's Obituary
Anthony John “Rip” Bertucci passed away on April 8, 2020 at his home in Mandeville, LA, surrounded by his family. He was 96. He was born on November 2, 1923 in New Orleans, LA to the late Salvador Anthony Bertucci and Ada Bulger Bertucci.
Rip was the beloved husband of the late Betty Mae McGaha Bertucci for 69 years. He was the loving father of Sandy B. Simon, Randy S. Bertucci, and Cindy B. Walters. Rip was the proud grandfather of Scott R. Luna, Jennifer M. Walters, Brian Z. Walters, Matthew Paul Simon, Christopher M. Simon, Elizabeth M. Simon, Lindsey W. Bertucci, Anthony S. Bertucci, Dominic L. Bertucci; great-grandfather of Madison, Bryce, Payton, Grace, and Wren. He was the brother of Richard Bertucci, and the late Marion Bertucci, Agatha B. Hymel, and Catherine B. DeRouen.
Rip's many interests included sports, fishing, boiling crawfish, playing horse shoes, and “piddling around” in his garage. He was an avid bowler along with his wife, Betty, until the age of 91. Rip served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Charter Member of the National World War II Museum and various other Veterans' organizations. Rip worked at Bell South Phone Company as a switchman for almost 40 years after leaving the service. He retired in 1982 and was a member of the Pioneers of America. Rip enjoyed visits with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and had many teachable moments with them.
The family would like to offer thanks to Dr. Daniel Jens and St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice for their loving care and compassion for Rip. A special thanks is given to the caregivers who were devoted to Rip through the recent years.
The Bertucci family will have a Private Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433. Interment with military honors will follow the Mass at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. Donations may be made to the World War II Museum, www.nationalww2museum.org/give, in his honor. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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