Mr. Augustine Peter Bertino

Obituary for Augustine Peter Bertino Augustine “Augie” Peter Bertino, 71, passed away on May 22nd, 2019, in La Jolla, California, after a courageous battle with cancer. Augie was born on September 25th, 1947, to Albert and Georgina Bertino in Los Angeles, California. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and California State University, Northridge. Augie married his high school sweetheart, Jean Satris, in 1971, and pursued a long career in sales. In 1976, Augie and Jean moved to the Sacramento area where they lived for 37 years, raising three children and developing friendships that would last his lifetime. In 2007, they moved to San Marcos, California, to retire and spend time with their children and grandchildren. Augie was larger than life. The combination of his commanding presence, booming voice and quick wit, made Augie the funniest person in the room at any gathering. His family and friends would agree that it was an honor to be a punchline in any of his jokes as his sense of humor always came from a place of love. While he enjoyed golf, crossword puzzles, and vodka martinis, nothing gave him more happiness than having Jean by his side, which is where she remained up until the final moment of his life. Augie is survived by his wife, Jean; his son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Guadie Bertino; his daughter, Christine Bertino; his daughter and son-in-law, Bridget and Brett Byrd; his sister, Eleanor Bertino; his five grandchildren, Talia, Ariana, Daniella, Zachary, and Alexis; and five nieces. Augie will be honored in a private ceremony by his family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Love on Your Back organization (3597 Kellington Ct., Oceanside, CA 92056) where his wife continues to work as a volunteer.