Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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I met Berto many years ago on the softball fields of Manchester as a player and an umpire. He had a boundless passion for life, his family and his friends. He told me the story of how his family escaped from Cuba, made their way to South America and finally landed in the United States, all while he continued to play the game of baseball. It was a life of perseverance and hard work, but filled with love for all of the people he encountered along the way. His family was his pride and joy, particularly his grandchildren. Berto had the greatest impact on me during the past four years as he helped me coach the Ansaldi team in the Manchester Little League program. Berto spent countless hours training and coaching his very talented grandson, Julian, as well as all of the other players on the team. Berto's special talent was the time he would spend with the players who were struggling and with much patience and understanding, he would guide them to success on the baseball field. He was the best coach any little league player could have. We will miss you Coach Berto - I will miss you Berto my friend and I will be thinking of you whenever I am on a baseball field, a softball field or cooking on the grill with a beer in my hand! You touched the lives of so many people.
Tim O'Neil
