Joseph R. Bertholde, age 84 of 1110 Brayton Ave, Somerset died Saturday in Fall River. Widower of Otilia “Tillie” (Oliveira) Bertholde. Born in Fall River & a Somerset resident for 72 years. Son of the late Jacintao & Maria (Tavares) Bertholde. Before retiring, he worked for Swan Finishing for many years. He was a US Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII serving with the “Flying Tigers” of the 54th Air Service Squadron in India, Burma, Japan & China . He was a member of St. John of God Church.
Father of John Bertholde of St. Petersburg, FL, Robert M. Farias of Chula Vista, CA & Steven Farias of Fall River. Brother of Jesse Bertholde Jr. of Fall River & Beatrice Camara Worcester, MA. Grandfather of a special grandson Stephen M. Farias of Fall River & several nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Wednesday at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling Hours Wednesday Morning 8A.M. to 9:30 A.M.