Battista Lamberti
February 02, 2014
Battista “Bus” Lamberti, 98, was born in Enterprise, Iowa on May 21, 1915, to Dominic and Ida (Cervetti) Lamberti. He passed away February 2, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Bus was a resident of Madrid until 1940 and then moved to Des Moines, where he was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. He retired in 1994 from WHO Radio as a Transmitter Engineer.
Bus was a HAM Operator – WØWSJ. He enjoyed electronics, tinkering, and riding his bike.
Bus is survived by his children, Chris Lamberti of Des Moines, Tom Lamberti of Des Moines; Mary (Gary) DouBrava of Urbandale, and Judy (Joe) Pirillo of Altoona; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; as well as his sister, Ada Evangelista. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Lifeline, the Animal Rescue League, or All Saints Catholic Church in loving memory of Bus.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gary Fisher
02/13/2014
Chris and Tom...I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's been 40 years since I've seen either one of you, but I sometimes think of you and I am thinking of you now as I send my condolences. Gary Fisher
Steve Gassmann
02/06/2014
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Bus ... he will be truly missed. He was a great mentor to all who had the good fortune to work with him at WHO Radio.
Mr. Bibbs
02/06/2014
He will be greatly missed.
Mary Ann Mc Coy
02/05/2014
Bus was a wonderful man who dearly loved his wife, Fran and who was a faith-filled and faithful parishioner of All Saints Church. His kindness to me will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Lisle Shires
02/05/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will always
remember the twinkle "Bus" always had in his eyes and his hard work on the first Channel 13 Live Eye.
Diana Savage-North Sr. Center
02/05/2014
We are so saddened by the passing of Bus. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John Jones
02/05/2014
I never knew this wonderful man but Chris Pirillo speaks highly of his grandfather. and i am a long time follower of Chris so i wanted to offer condolences.
Donna Priest
02/03/2014
You were a wonderful caring man. You included my family in yours. I remember the times we came to your house after going to our church. You would walk in Judy's house and ask if we lived there I felt like your daughter. I liked your sense of humor. You will be missed. My family will be in prayer for all of yours during the funeral. Wish we could be there. God bless all of you. Donna