Denio A. "Denny" Bertellotti

Denny passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, Febraury 26th after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born in Vallejo, Ca., he lived his entire life in Benicia. The fifth of six children, he was predeceased by his parents Ettore and Madeline Bertellotti. Denny attended school in Benicia graduating from Benicia High in 1965. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and served a tour in VietNam ending his enlistment as a Staff Sargeant before his honorable discharge in 1968. He worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard and the Suisun Bay Naval Reserve Fleet before joining the Benicia Fire Department in 1974. He retired from the Department in 2000 after 26 years of service. Denny met and married a hometown girl, Sylvia McGuirk in 1970. They established a home and welcomed their only child, Christina Cecelia in 1971. Together for 31 years, he was by her side as she passed in 2001. Denny had many hobbies and side jobs. He was constantly busy but always found time for his grandchildren Christopher and Emma Moore. They were the delight of his heart and he loved being their Papa D. In 2005, after an introduction that started with “hello”, he met Mary Goudy whom he married in 2012. Their life together, like their courtship, was busy, filled with love, numerous projects and the company of family and friends. Denny enjoyed remodeling his home and yard ... many times, building off-road vehicles, camping with family and friends, his morning coffe with a shot of Baileys, Gunsmoke, and forever tinkering in his well organized workshop. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Christina (Dave) Moore, stepchildren, CJ, Jonathan and Michael (Hayley) Samuelsz, grandchildren, Emma and Christopher Moore, Charlotte Samuelsz and baby McKenna Samuelsz, due in June. Brother and sisters, Al (Rae) Bertellotti, Lenora Smith, Rina (Don) Cardoza, Delva (Leo) Giannecchini, Gina (Joe) Garske. Mother-in-law, Colene Whetro, In-laws, Randy Goudy, Cynthia McAllister, Gordon (Suzzane) McGuirk, Bryon (Laura) McGuirk, Edmund (Debbie) McGuirk. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends who were family. At Denny's request there will be no services. A Celebration of Life is planned for April 7, 2017, 4-7 pm at the Benicia Veterans Hall 1150 First Street, Benicia, Ca. In lieu of flowers, or donations, we ask that an Act of Kindness be done in Denny's memory.

Denio A. "Denny" Bertellotti

February 21, 1947 - February 26, 2017