Beloved, wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Survived by his wife of 52 years: Joann; son: Bob (Sara); daughter: Kathy (Chris) Gross; grandchildren: Joey and Nichole Bertini, Lucas and Alex Gross; sister: Donna Trumble. Tom is also survived by many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Amy Bertini.
Tom graduated from the U of M and worked for Ramsey County Community Corrections Juvenile Division for 31 years. He was a member of the MN National Guard, the McDonald’s morning coffee group, Two Notes Plus Drums trio, Full House Band and Billy Conlin’s Choir Practice. He was a wonderfully accomplished accordionist for 70 years. Tom said “I wanted to learn to play like Art Van Damme but just ran out of time.” A special thanks to the staff at United Hospital, the supportive Allina Hospice team and Doctor John Dickhudt for his years of loving care.
Mass of Christian Burial:10:30a.m. Saturday, February 1st at St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church, corner of Third Street and White Bear Ave, St. Paul. Visitation: one hour prior to service at church.
Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Maplewood, MN.
Memorials preferred to St. Pascal Baylon Church or the Cancer Society.
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