Janet Carol Ambrose Bertolero passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of October 18, 2022 in San Ramon California. Janet was born on December 5, 1946 to her parents Roberta and Raymond Ambrose, both of whom have preceded her in death, in Oakland, California.
As a child, Janet grew up in Oakland and then later, Albany California. Janet would spend her summers in Montana with her grandparents, Christine and James Speare, her cousins and friend Rita. Janet graduated from Holy Names High School in Oakland California and then went on to Marymount College in Palos Verdes. While at Marymount, she studied and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language. On July 6, 1968, Janet married Buzz (Albert) Bertolero. They were lucky to have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary back in 2018 with family and friends. Janet spent the last fifty-one years living in San Ramon where she was a career Homemaker. Janet was known for her extreme love of animals. During her lifetime, Janet had many pets that included dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, and rodents. They filled her life with joy.
Janet is survived by her husband, Buzz, daughters Christine Bertolero (Stuart Parker) and Jenifer Bertolero along with granddaughters, Kathryn and Jacquline Bertolero. Janet had a big heart and an even bigger smile that could be seen whenever she entered a room. Her warmth, generosity, compassion, and love for her family, friends and life will be forever missed by all who knew her.
There will be a Vigil service held on November 14, 2022 between five and seven o’clock p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church which is located at 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, California. A Funeral Mass will be held on November 15, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc followed by a burial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, California, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Janet’s name to Tony LaRussa’s ARF Foundation or the American Heart Society.
