He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 4, 1932 to Charles and Margaret Bertolini. He was married to Jean Ann Butcher Bertolini for 65 years. Chuck worked for Shell Chemical Company for 32 years once he graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute.
He was a member of Texas and Louisiana Professional Engineers and the Elks Club, and had a passion for golf, tennis and the Houston Astros.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Bertolini, his wife, Jean Ann, and his daughter Susan Bertolini, and his nephew, Jerry Langenstrauss.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Bertolini-Allen, Son-in-law, Rondel Allen and their family. His sister, Rose Langenstrauss. Nieces, Sandy Pesko, Stacey Smith, Nephew David Langenstrauss and their families.