Bernadette J. (Correlle) Sorrenti, 78, of North Reading, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Beverly Hospital, after a gallant and excruciating struggle with kidney disease.
Born in Stoneham, MA on August 20, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Leona E. (Doran) Correlle. Bernadette was a life-long resident of North Reading, she was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1965 and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.
She was enveloped with unwavering love at her last breath by her devoted husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, and nieces that she loved so deeply. Bernadette was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was raised in North Reading on Martin’s Pond, which is also where she met Tom, the love of her life, and married at 21.
She was the oldest of seven siblings and took her role seriously. Bernadette was the model mother for her two children and provided endless selfless love. Her radiant smile, thoughtfulness, and love of family is how she is remembered best. Bern was often described as a hard act to follow and a Mary Poppins type-practically perfect in every way.
Bernadette was devoted to her family and showed up to every event with something thoughtful and outrageously delicious. She had a gift for making you feel special. She was an expert cake maker, but only for family members-often to the envy of others. She loved to belly laugh and show her beautiful dimple. She basked in being the object of ridicule-particularly around how many pictures she would take. She took it in stride because she knew she was revered and how thankful we’d be one day.
Bernadette was most proud of being the quintessential caretaker and showing everyone how much she loved them. She leaves a void that is irreplaceable and for which there is no substitute.
Family members include her loving husband of 58 years, Tom Sorrenti; her son, Michael Sorrenti and his wife Dawn and her daughter, Christine Sorrenti-Massaia; sisters, Sandra Correlle, Leona Pebler and her husband David; Mary Polito and her husband Michael, Tricia Dillon, and Anne Marie Langill and her husband Bob; her brother, Paul Correlle and his wife Missy; 4 grandchildren, Erica and Mark Sorrenti and Nico and Lyla Massaia; along with many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 6 at 9:15 AM from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.
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Such a beautiful woman….from her soul to her smile. She was one of my favorite people on earth and now she rests with the angels in heaven…..
thank you for remembering our mom as the angel she was.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Bern was a lovely lady and will be missed!
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Thought and prayers
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. I remember Bernadette growing up on Martins Pond. Rest in peace.
Wish I had met this wonderful woman! She was clearly a beautiful person who brought joy to everyone in her orbit. Deepest sympathies to the family.
Thinking of all of the Correlle family. The Leach family is keeping you in our prayers ♥️
I can never remember a time when I saw her and she wasn’t smiling. Such a nice and genuine person who treated everyone so well. It was a pleasure to have known her. I have not seen her in years, but have very fond memories. My condolences to all her family and friends.
Mike, sorry for your loss, she must have been a wonderful mother by the way you turned out. Deepest condolences to you and your family!
So sad to hear of Bernadett’s passing she was just the sweetest, just like her amazing Mom. Loved her spirited personality always laughing always smiling. She was always baking something, my favorite her frosted mint brownies,you could never eat just one. If this crazy world only had more Bernadett’s in it how nice it would be. Sending love and sympathy to Tom, and the entire family. Kenny & Barbara MacKenzie
I’am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bernadette. Bernadette was so very kind and thoughtful. She will be missed. With my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Bernadette was her Mother’s daughter~truly an angel on earth. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to Tom and family, Joann and Chad Andrews
Sending prayers to all who loved her…she was beautiful on the inside and out! may she rest in peace
Prayers for Tom & family.
Ssgt James A Foote
USAF, Retired
My heart is broken along with all those who loved her. I remember her smile like no others and her deep belly laugh, Bernadette was a beautiful soul and is now in the arms of Leona. RIP