Alberta Volo, 91, went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Naples, Florida.
“Bertie,” as she liked to be called, was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a graduate of Ellenville High School. She attended Russell Sage University and Ithaca College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Merchandising.
Bertie pursued a career in Merchandising, working for Macy’s flagship store in New York City. She married her college sweetheart, legendary football coach, Sam Volo, and the loving couple settled in Cazenovia in 1952.
Bertie was a loving and devoted mother of four children: Nancy (Naples, Florida), Michael (Cuyler, New York), Sam (Auburn, New York), and Jeffrey (North Conway, New Hampshire.) She cherished her grandchildren, Lucas, Tucker, Wade, and Gabriel.
Bertie and Sam were married for 55 years and, after his passing in 2009, Bertie moved to Naples, Florida.
Bertie was a creative homemaker who always glowed and radiated happiness. She was active with Saint Francis Catholic Church and made sure that her children were raised with faith. Her kindness, compassion, wisdom, and zest for life were felt by everyone who knew her. The love she had for her family was the joy of Bertie’s life! She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
A Celebration of Life service was held on September 13, 2023 at Saint William Catholic Church in Naples, Florida. A private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Cazenovia, at the family’s request.
