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
Dawn Usher says:
March 15, 2011
I worked with Ken many years on the NHRA board. Ken was one of the kindest and generous people I’ve had the privilege to work with, always giving of his time and assistance. His love for his wife, family, and church was always part of his conversation. I and many others shall miss him and his warm smile.
Deb & Herb Anderson says:
March 15, 2011
Tina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you & Alec now during this very sad time. We love you and miss you.
Deb, Herb, Melissa & Lauren
Donna says:
March 15, 2011
Ken was one of the finest men I had worked with. My thoughts are with his family. Please remember the fun times and smiles, he will always be with you.
Donna
Faye Grevis says:
March 15, 2011
Tina, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Alec. Sorry we lost him. Love Nouna
Jeff McDermott says:
March 15, 2011
I had the pleasure of partnering with Ken at McCormack & Farrow for several years. He was an outstanding man who will be sorely missed. The McDermott family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Tina, Alec and their extended family.