Kenneth M. Bertok
July 04, 1957 - March 12, 2011
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Kenneth M. Bertok
July 04, 1957 - March 12, 2011
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Bertok, Kenneth
July 4, 1957 – March 12, 2011
Ken passed away at age 53, after a one-year battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his wife of 23 years, Tina and their son Alec. He was born in Toledo, OH and earned an MBA and a BBA from the University of Toledo. Ken joined McCormack & Farrow as a Partner in 2001. He had over 29 years of management recruiting and human resources experience. Before joining McCormack and Farrow, Ken was Senior Vice President of Client Services for a west coast recruiting management firm. Prior to that, he worked in Corporate Recruitment at First Interstate Bank and in Human Resources at Ohio Citizens Bank. Ken is past President of the Orange County Chapter of the National Human Resources Association NHRA.
He was a member of the Center Club in Costa Mesa, CA and an avid sports fan. He will always be remembered by his kindness and generosity, by everyone. Also surviving are his sisters Barbara Ed Turner, Carol Bob VanNewhouse and his brother Chuck Chris Bertok, in addition to a number of brother and sister-in-laws, niece and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Clara Bertok and his niece Amy Turner. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Mission Church of Orange County GOMSOC.
Visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 followed by Trisagion at 7 p.m at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604. Burial will follow at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: GOMSOC, 27129 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1803, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 or St. Anne School ? marked ‘Bertok’ in the memo section of the check, 32451 Bear Brand Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
29 responses to Kenneth M. Bertok
Pam Burdi says:
March 14, 2011
Ken warmly and generously touched the lives of the entire Human Resources community. He took a sincere interest in all of us who benefitted from his wise counsel, and he endorsed only the finest candidates for professional roles outside HR. But more than that, he was a loving family man. He often talked of Tina and Alec…in fact, every time we met for lunch, he would happily provide an update on his family and on Alec’s budding career. Ken was a man of great love, always gracious toward everyone and helpful to all. I will miss him terribly, and my heart goes out to those closest to him. He has left both a hole in our hearts, and an elegant legacy that will endure and heal. God’s Blessing to you all.
Steve Mahaffey says:
March 14, 2011
Ken was a true friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He and his family are in my prayers. Rest in peace.
Tracy Hartman says:
March 14, 2011
What an honor to know Ken. We are truly grateful to have called him our friend. Hugs and love to Tina, Alec and the entire family. We are here for you!
BIG hugs,
Tracy and Eric Hartman
Andy & Maria Petros says:
March 15, 2011
Tina
Our thougths and prayers are with you and Alec
We pray god rest his soul and his memory be enternal.
Dave & Sharon Filipiak says:
March 15, 2011
Dear Bertok Family,
A part of our family has passed on,
but will live in our hearts forever.
Ken was a wonderful son, husband, father, brother, uncle and cousin.
With our deepest sympathy,
Dave and Sharon Filipiak
Rossford, Ohio