Bertha M. Berry

Bertha Marie (Bert) Berry, age 83, of Stamford passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with family by her side after a courageous battle with lung cancer and COPD. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter A. Berry. Bertha was born and raised in Stamford, CT, daughter of the late Constantine and Olympia Poulos. She was a graduate of Fairfield University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Bertha was employed at Stamford Hospital for over 30 years, starting as a secretary in the emergency room and ending as an oncology nurse until she retired. After her retirement, she continued her passion for nursing as a traveling hospice nurse and home health care for Constellation Care and DanielCare. She cared for many people during their final days of life and was often approached in public by family members expressing their gratitude for her care and kindness. She touched many people. Bertha was proud of her Greek heritage and kept her family traditions alive cooking recipes passed down by her mother including angel wings and kourabiedes. She was a strong determined woman of faith who, despite many challenges in her life, graduated from college to pursue her dream of being a nurse after raising four daughters. She was deeply devoted to her family and friends, and her pets. Her last canine companion was Cocoa, who comforted her after her husband’s passing. She was an animal lover and avid gardener, proud of her annual bounty of tomatoes and cucumbers. She also enjoyed a lobster roll whenever she had the chance. She is survived by four daughters, Lisa Berry Blackstock and her husband Bob of Reno, Nevada; Marlene Swan and her husband Jeff of Manchester, CT; Allison Gagliardi and her husband Jack Condlin of Stamford, and Cheryl Berry and her long- time partner Mark Berlingo of Stamford, who were instrumental in her care over the last several years. She also leaves behind the four lights of her life, her grandchildren: Alyssa Gagliardi, and Matthew, Timothy, and Scott Swan. Bert adored her brother-in-law, Jim Berry, who was always there for her, especially in her time of need. She cherished her nieces and nephews on both the Berry and Poulos sides of her family. She was predeceased in death by her parents and beloved brother, Constantine “Tom” Poulos. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and volunteers at the Fairfield County Hospice House for their exceptional care and comfort of Bert. They pampered her and took care of her with grace and dignity, responding to every push of the call button. In lieu of flowers, donations would be preferred to The Fairfield County House, 1 Den Road, Stamford, CT 06902. There will be calling hours on Monday, October 7th from 6pm – 8pm at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 11am at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 1200 Shippan Avenue, Stamford. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, 66 Woodland Place, Stamford. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Bertha M. Berry

May 27, 1941 - October 2, 2024