Eloy F. Berton sadly passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Richmond University Medical Center at the age of 64.
Eloy Francisco Jose Berton Buktenica was, first and foremost, a devoted father who loved his wife and sons with all of his being. A hardworking and deeply driven man, he dreamt of moving to the United States from his home country of Argentina and found a way all on his own at the young age of 23. A new immigrant in America, Eloy spoke no English but took every kind of job he could: mechanic, carpenter, plumber, roofer, a jack-of-all-trades. He was self-taught and took on projects before he even knew how to accomplish them but always followed through and delivered.
Soon, he met Amelia – his wife – and asked her to go out on a date but was squarely rejected. Eloy was the embodiment of perseverance and asked over and again until she accepted, and of their love were born three sons and his greatest joys in life: Juan, Roberto, and Emilio. With his family, he always shared and fostered his most important values of love, unity, curiosity, persistence, and kindness.
His family was always his priority and providing for them was his deepest expression of love. He worked relentlessly to ensure that his family had a safe home and all of life’s necessities. He was the youngest of five and the only one to leave his home country of Argentina, yet he managed to help his mother and siblings from a continent away. Eloy was headstrong and self-motivated, he had a vision of a better life that only he could see, not his siblings nor his friends nor his wife thought his goals were possible. However, he found a way, he pushed through, he suffered and toiled and bit off more than most could chew and made good on his ambitions all on his own. He savored his life and was a good example to all that met him. He will forever be missed and needed.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Friday, July 2, 2021
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Friday, July 2, 20217:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
1265 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
Saturday, July 3, 202110:00am
Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery
52 Tyler Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10310
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Christopher chan says
Growing up with his son, Roberto, I can see the kind of father and person he was. He was a hardworking person that was trying to achieve his dreams of building a good life for his family. In many ways he have achieve that and I only wish that he was still here to enjoy it with his family. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
Amelia Berton says
Dear Chris, thank you so much for your support to our family during this difficult time but specially for being a great friend to Roberto!
Love,
The Berton family
Sandra Vera says
Mis mas sincero pesame a toda la familia, Amelia e hijos. Que el Señor les de de y fuerzas durante este tiempo de dolor.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Amelia Berton says
Muchas gracias Sandra por sus buenos deseos! Que Dios escuche sus oraciones para aceptar los designios de él!
Familia Berton Centeno
Rosario Centeno says
Sentido pésame mi querida Amelia .. que Dios lo tenga en su gloria a tu esposo! Paz en su Tumba!!
Charo Centeno y Carmen Centeno R.
Amelia Berton says
Muchas gracias Chary y Carmita! Mi familia agradece sus palabras de consuelo.
Familia Berton Centeno
Patricia Vera says
Mis más sentidas condolencias a mi querida Amelia e hijos
Amelia Berton says
Gracias Paty! Agradecemos tus palabras de consuelo!
Familia Berton Centeno
Justine Annio says
My dear friend and family. Sending my deepest condolence from the bottom of my heart. May God give you strength during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you 🙏
Amelia Berton says
Thank you Justine so much for your kind words!
My sons and I appreciate your love and support in this difficult time!!
Berton Family
Lisbeth Centeno says
Prima sintiendo mucho la pérdida del Che 😢 te abrazo a la distancia mi más sentido pésame para ti y los chicos . Dios lo tenga en su gloria 🙏🏻 Hoy es un ángel 👼 que los cuidara por siempre desde el cielo 🙌
Amelia says
Gracias Lisbeth! Nuestra familia agradece tus deseos y oraciones! Abrazos para ti y los tuyos!
Amelia e hijos!
EVA RICARDO says
Cua yo lo siento Amelia. Que Fios te de fortaleza QED 😢🙏
EVA RICARDO says
Cuanto lo siento Amelia. Que Dios te de fortaleza QED 😢🙏
Amelia says
Muchas gracias Eva!
Amelia e hijos!
Claudia Martinez says
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you strong and united through this tough time.
Amelia says
Thank you for your prayers!
Amelia and sons!
Lisa Colandrea says
I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My condolences to you and your family.
Amelia says
Thank you for your wishes and prayers!
Amelia and sons!
Paul Amodio says
Eloy was an extremly nice person with the willingness to help others. We will always remember him for his acts of kindness. He was truly a great person a good provider and a wonderful father to his children who he spoke often. He will be missed.
Paul Amodio & Family
Amelia says
Thank you for your kind words and prayers, even more for being a good friend to our dear husband and father!
Amelia and sons!
Sandra Moreira says
Amelia, Juan, Roberto y Emilio.. lamentamos mucho la partida tan inesperada de Francisco y esperamos que encuentren la fortaleza para seguir adelante, ahora más juntos que nunca… un abrazo Jhon , Sandra, Sandra Valeria y Daniela
Amelia says
Amiga gracias por estar conmigo y mis hijos tan cerca como una hermana, se que esto te sorprende tanto como a todos y sientes el dolor tan profundo que nos embarga a todos. Mis hijos te agradecen y corresponden a ese enorme cariño que existe. Abrazos para John y las chicas.
Amelia, Juan Manuel, Roberto y Emilio
Dora Spencer says
Amelia, Juan Manuel, Robertito y Emilio mis mas sentido pésame, mis hijas y yo estamos consternadas y con una pena tan fuerte con la pérdida de Francisco 😔ahora ay que vivir de los recuerdos tan bonitos que dejo, fuerza amiga. El ahora los cuida desde el cielo, paz en su tumba, Amen
Amelia says
Muchas gracias por tus palabras y presencia en nuestro momento de dolor. Me alegra que conserves bonitos recuerdos de lo que mayormente fue él.
Amelia e hijos!
Cecibel Luzardo says
Querida Amelia sentimos mucho la irreparable pérdida de tu querido esposo, los acompañamos a Ti a tus Hijos y familiares en este inmenso dolor. Dios lo tenga en su Santa Gloria. Tus amigos Cecibel y José
Amelia says
Mi Ceci querida agradecemos tus lindas palabras y oraciones que en este momento nos hacen tanta falta. Un gran abrazo amiga!
Amelia e hijos.
Claudio Zanon says
Despido a mi querido amigo de toda la vida, está inesperada e irreparable perdida me produce un dolor infinito y llevaré en mi recuerdo tantos lindos momentos de nuestra hermosa infancia que nos marco para toda la vida como personas de bien . Eloy siempre formarás parte de mi vida y mis recuerdos .Para sus hijos y esposa un abrazo infinito
Amelia says
Muchas gracias Claudio, el vivió cada día recordando sus inolvidables momentos de niñez y juventud con sus amigos. Le sirvió para sobrellevar momentos difíciles y para celebrar haber crecido rodeado de amigos muy queridos que a pesar de la distancia nunca los sintió lejanos. El los llevo a todos en su corazón .
Amelia, Juan, Roberto y Emilio
Tonneda Holmes says
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Berton Family.
Amelia says
Thank you so much!
The Berton family
Durante family says
Mis mas sentido pesame
Lo siento mucho
Paz en su tumba 🙏💐
Amelia says
Muchísimas gracias Teresita con acompañarnos en este momento tan difícil!
Amelia, Juan, Roberto,Emilio
Harriet Grillo says
My dearest condolences and prayers to the Berton family.
Amelia says
Thank you from the bottom of our heart.
The Berton family
Clara Bertón says
1956 fue el año perfecto porque Eloy conoció la luz ese 26 de julio. Fue día de fiesta en nuestra casa -tu casa natal en Argentina. La infancia fue perfecta, también: amigos, la escuela, las risas . . . Después la juventud, los consejos del padre, las caricias y la complicidad de la madre. A los 23 el destino te llevó a ese país donde -estaba escrito- realizarías el más alto proyecto creador de los humanos: el amor y los hijos. El hombre que se hizo a sí mismo, capaz de construir una casa con sus propias manos o tallar una flor en un papel cualquiera. La vida tomó revancha: preferiste silenciar los latidos y apagaste tu luz, antes que entregar tu libertad ! Los brazos unidos de Amelia, tus hijos, tus hermanos, tus amigos y los brazos de todos los que te queremos no alcanzan para abrazar ese corazón tan grande, tu corazón! Tus hermanos Mari, Beto, María Elena y Viri.
Amelia says
Viri y María Elena, podemos saber el fuerte dolor que albergan sus corazones. Es indescriptible y durará el resto de nuestras vidas. Recuerden sus buenas obras como hermano, él siempre quiso lo mejor para ustedes y las quiso como nadie. Por favor cuídense mucho y aunque el no esté con nosotros recuerden que dejo tres hijos maravillosos que siempre estarán dispuestos a cumplir los deseos de su padre. No duden nunca en buscarnos cuando lo necesiten. No se revistan de orgullo, Los chicos son muy humildes y nobles como su padre. Cuenten conmigo también! Les abrazamos fuertemente!
Amelia, Juan, Roberto y Emilio
Hunte says
My deepest sympathy to Eloy’s family. He will be missed.
May he rest in peace.
Amelia says
Thank you for your kind words!
The Berton family
Rob and Jess Siedschlag says
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man, and we loved his stories of his younger dsys. Our dear friend Roberto, his mother, and his family are in our hearts.
Amelia says
Thank you from the bottom of our heart!
The Berton family
Clara Bertón says
Desde Córdoba, Argentina, acompañamos la misa de réquiem por Eloy. Descansa en paz! Familia Bertón Bukténica.