Louis Bertolami

Louis Bertolami of North Reading and Naples, FL formerly of Lynnfield died at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Malden, MA on May 15, 1935, he was the son of Salvatore and Mary (LaSpina) Bertolami. He was a graduate of Everett High School and Northeastern University School of Engineering where he also received an MBA. Lou was a loyal NU alumnus and Golden Graduate as well as a major organizer of alumni activities in Naples, FL. He was especially proud to have written the Northeastern Alma Mater.

Lou is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Camille (DeSisto), his sons David and his wife Tammi of Fremont, NH, Scott and his wife Frances of Mansfield and four wonderful grandsons David, Nick, Owen and Drew.

Lou had a deep love of music and was an accomplished singer and performer in a variety of genre. He was Choir Director at St Maria Goretti Church in Lynnfield for almost 20 years where his voice was in demand for many weddings and funerals. He was also a member of St John the Evangelist choir in Naples Fl and sang with Naples Orchestra and Chorus and Naples Opera as well as New Hampshire Music Festival.

Lou's Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield on Tuesday at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday from 4-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Lou Bertolami Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Wakefield Cooperative Bank, 596 Main St., Lynnfield, MA 01940.

June 22, 2020
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

June 23, 2020
10:00 AM

St. Maria Goretti Church
112 Chestnut St.
Lynnfield, MA 01940