Joseph Forte
October 8, 1920 — October 4, 2018
Joseph Forte Sr
October 8,1920 -October 4, 2018
Joseph Forte Sr. formerly of 1210 Durfor Street Philadelphia, Pa. passed away peacefully 4 days shy of his 98th birthday. Beloved husband of the deceased Wanda (née Wszolek). Joe is survived by his sister Jean Tini, his three children Richard ( Babe ), Chuck (Betty Anne), Carole Ann Levi (Alan).
He was the proud grandfather to Joseph (Danielle) Forte, Richard (Anna Maria) Forte, Rose (Steve) Linden, Eric (Jenn) Forte, Damon Forte, Jeanine (Dave) Greeley, Gianni Ferullo. Joe also had 14 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.
Joe was a tailor the early part of his life, but his real passion was wood working. He was a true craftsman. He was the head cabinet maker at the Philadelphia Art Museum for 15 years, something he was very proud of.
Joe loved the beach and spent his summers in Wildwood. Later in life he he retired to Naples Florida. In his retirement years at the Carlisle he enjoyed his poker games, the gym and happy hour. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
Joann's House at Hope Hospice
27200 Imperial Parkway
Bonita Springs, Fla 34135
In loving memory of Joseph Forte Sr
October 8,1920 -October 4, 2018
Joseph Forte Sr. formerly of 1210 Durfor Street Philadelphia, Pa. passed away peacefully 4 days shy of his 98th birthday. Beloved husband of the deceased Wanda (née Wszolek). Joe is survived by his sister Jean Tini, his three children Richard ( Babe ), Chuck (Betty Anne), Carole Ann Levi (Alan).
He was the proud grandfather to Joseph (Danielle) Forte, Richard (Anna Maria) Forte, Rose (Steve) Linden, Eric (Jenn) Forte, Damon Forte, Jeanine (Dave) Greeley, Gianni Ferullo. Joe also had 14 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.
Joe was a tailor the early part of his life, but his real passion was wood working. He was a true craftsman. He was the head cabinet maker at the Philadelphia Art Museum for 15 years, something he was very proud of.
Joe loved the beach and spent his summers in Wildwood. Later in life he he retired to Naples Florida. In his retirement years at the Carlisle he enjoyed his poker games, the gym and happy hour. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
Joann's House at Hope Hospice
27200 Imperial Parkway
Bonita Springs, Fla 34135
In loving memory of Joseph Forte Sr
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