In loving memory of

Joseph Forte
May 23, 1946 - January 17, 2021

Joseph G. Forte

Parma: January 17, 2021. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Rosalie Forte; children, Joseph M. (Rachel) Forte Theresa Ann (Michael) Smith, grandchildren, Marilyn (Austin Lee) Forte, Katie Forte, Julianna Forte, Tyler Smith Zachary Smith, sisters-in-law, Rita (John) Donaldson Louise Rosenthal, brother-in-law, Larry Willoughby; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Joe is predeceased by his father Joseph R. Forte and mother, Josephine, his sister Mary (James) Jones, his brother Peter (Roz) Forte, sister-in-law Natalie Willoughby brother- in-law David Rosenthal.

As per NYS regulations all guests are required to wear a face mask and hand sanitize at the funeral home church

Joseph's life story will be shared during his visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.), Thursday, January 21st from 6-8 PM.

His funeral mass will be celebrated, Friday 10 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. His entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to, St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN in Joe's memory.

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Debbie wrote on Jan 21, 2021:

"Joe was a wonderful guy and will be missed.D/t covid I am unable to attend in person but my thoughts and preyers are with you Rosalie and your family. Love Debbie Vallone LaPlant"