[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 13 (Thursday, January 23, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF ALBERT JOSEPH BERTI

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 23, 2014

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Albert J. Berti 
who died at the age of 94 on November 28, 2013. He leaves his beloved 
wife, Mary Vitelli Berti, and his children Paula Lake, Linda Bonforte, 
Dana Berti Cassillo, Andrea Hennessy, Peter Berti, Christopher Berti, 
Mary E. Berti, Martha Berti and Monica Casazza. He was the devoted 
grandfather of 21, and the great grandfather of 5, as well as the 
brother of Iris Scott Bangston.
   Mr. Berti served our country with distinction during World War II 
and was buried with the military honors he earned and deserved. He also 
enjoyed a long career with the United States Department of the 
Treasury.
   I'm blessed to enjoy the friendship of one of Mr. Berti's daughters, 
Andrea Hennessy. In Andrea's words, her father's life was ``rich in all 
the ways that matter, and his large family will cherish his memory 
forever.''
   Albert Berti lived a life rooted in the best traditions of our 
country. He was a patriot who served his country. He was an exemplary 
husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and he contributed to 
the life of his community and strengthened our country with his 
integrity and values.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in 
honoring the life of Albert J. Berti, and in extending our condolences 
to his family.

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