Born in Acushnet, son of Alice (Andrade) Bertoldo and the late Jayme Bertoldo, he has lived in Fairhaven for the past 47 years.
Mr. Bertoldo served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Rigel (AF-58) during the Vietnam War. He received an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bristol Community College.
Following his military service, he worked as a correctional officer at MCI in Bridgewater and Walpole. Most recently, he worked as a sales supervisor at My Bread Baking Company until his retirement.
Ken was a member of the Club Madeirense SS Sacramento, served on the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament committee, was parade coordinator for years, and also the organizer of the blood drive for the club. He was also a member of the Club Sport Madeirense and the Fairhaven American Legion.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother is a son, Brian Bertoldo of Essex, MA; a sister, Sandra Perron of Acushnet; three brothers, Jayme M. Bertoldo, Jr. of New Bedford, Robert M. Bertoldo of Acushnet and Paul M. Bertoldo of Fall River; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 10am in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. For online tributes please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
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