James D Bertocki, age 86 of Norwich CT passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023. James was born March 29, I 936 in New Kensington, PA to parents James and Antoinette (Chieruzza). James retired from AP Green Brickyard in PA. He was a corporal in the army reserves. He was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed fishing, and metal detecting. He was a member of Awesome Relics New England metal detecting club.
James is survived by two sons, James R Bertocki and his wife Dawn of Griswold, CT, and Richard Bertocki Sr and his wife Laurie of Taftville, CT, one daughter Brenda Sautter of Norwich, CT, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Margie Bertocki of Franklin, CT. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Bertocki in 2008.