Joseph Allen "Joe" Berttucci

Age 100, late of Lockport passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, lived in Oak Lawn for many years, and a resident of Lockport since 1993. A proud United States World War II Marine Corps Veteran. Member of the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post #18, Lockport VFW Post #5788 and devout member of St. Dennis Church Lockport where he was a dedicated Usher and Cross Bearer for many years. An avid golfer, gardener, loved jigsaw puzzles, enjoyed carpentry and was a very talented handyman. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, little papa Joe, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose (Nee Mitalo) Berttucci (2014); his mother, Rosie (Nee Bredesky) Berttucci; his father, Nello (Hannah) Berttucci; one sister, Elizabeth (Robert) White, his half- brother, Frank Berttucci; and a half-sister, MaryJane (George) Grimm.

Survived by his four devoted children, Rosalie (Don) Hodson, Joseph (Roni) Berttucci, Marie (Joe) Manza, and Natalie (Jeff) Warkenthien; eleven cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike Reingruber) Daly, Carrie Daly, Emily (Brad) Wright, Michael (Ally) Berttucci, Nicole (Clayton) Figi, Jeffrey Manza, Jillian (Corey) King, Adam Warkenthien, Alex (Emily) Warkenthien, Sarah Warkenthien, and Maggie Warkenthien; eight adored great grandchildren, Ian, Colton, and Grant Figi, Griffin and Logan King, Judah and Liam Berttucci, and Isabelle Wright; three half-sisters, Irene (Tony) Discola, Bernadine (Roger) Lane, and Katie (Don) Miller; numerous other cherished family members and friends also survive.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 9:00am until 10:30am. Prayers at 10:30am proceeding to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment following Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park with the United States Marine Corps rendering honors.