Obituary of Maria Carmella Bertone

Maria Carmella Bertone, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at the age of 77 years old after a long battle with Parkinson’s disorder.  A retired school teacher, Maria dedicated her life to taking care of her family and her students.  Born to Nazzarena (Savo) and Vincent Testani on July 15th, 1947, in Bridgeport, CT, she was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend.‍

Maria was a cherished member of the Testani family, sister to Donna (Al) Bagoly and Tina (Thomas) Bundock. In 1972, she married her beloved Ignatius Bertone, marking the beginning of a shared life filled with love and devotion for 51 years.

A graduate of Notre Dame High School in 1966 and Sacred Heart University in 1971, Maria dedicated her life to education. For over 30 years, she was a revered Special Education Teacher in both Bridgeport and Monroe CT, where her passion for teaching children left an indelible mark on her students.

‍Maria’s love extended to her two children, Marissa (James) Vallillo and Anthony Bertone, who will always remember her nurturing soul. Her three grandchildren, John, Amelia, and Madeline will carry her legacy of kindness and giving.

An avid shopper, lover of the Bahamas and Caribbean Islands were just a few of her passions.  Maria was a dedicated grandmother that experienced a lot of joy from her grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents, Maria’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by her husband Ignatius, her children, grandchildren, sister Donna and Tina, and a community that was better for her presence.

Friends may greet the family on Tuesday July 30th, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. in St. Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tnpk, Monroe. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163 US or donations@michaeljfox.org. For online condolences, please visit us at www.abriola.com