Michael Angus Bertucci

Michael Angus Bertucci, born Nov. 15, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2022 in Tallahassee, FL at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank Bertucci and Ula Angus. He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 52 years; children Brian Bertucci and Michelle Hawken; grandchildren Mark Bertucci and Audrey, Emily, Anna, and Ernie Hawken. Michael graduated from Duncan Fletcher High School in Jacksonville, FL and joined the Marine Corps soon after, serving from 1961 to 1966, where he trained in electronics and completed a tour in Vietnam (1964). Upon his honorable discharge, he took classes at Brevard Community College and obtained a commercial pilot's license in Vero, FL. For most of his career, Michael worked as an Electronics Technician at the Kennedy Space Center. Early on, he helped install the camera for the Lunar Orbiter Spacecraft, the first craft to map the lunar surface from orbit, crucial to selecting the landing sites for the first manned moon missions. He later worked on the swing arms and fuel systems of the Saturn V launch pads and built computer components for several systems supporting the Space Shuttle program. He met Shirley in Titusville, FL, where they married and lived as a young couple and later raised their family in Orlando and Indialantic, FL. After his retirement, Michael and Shirley lived in Suntree, FL, Lake Odessa, MI, Titusville, FL, and Tallahassee, FL. A devoted Catholic, Michael was a member of the Knights of Columbus and made many sacrifices to send both of his children to Catholic schools and Catholic college. He loved aviation and classic airplanes and took his family to many airshows. He enjoyed going to the beach, going out to eat, traveling, antiquing with Shirley, reading about military history, adding to his collections, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Michael was a loving, loyal, and faithful man, strong and true to his word, and he will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. The farewell Mass and interment for Michael will be Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:30am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 624 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus Council 3521. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Michael Angus Bertucci

November 15, 1942 - December 12, 2022