Julie-Fornaro-Obituary

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Julie M Fornaro

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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May 13, 2023
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Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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Rossi Funeral Home - Scotch Plains Obituary

Julie M. Fornaro, 67, of Scotch Plains, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023.  The Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Rossi Funeral Home, Scotch Plains, NJ from 4-7pm.  The Funeral will proceed from the funeral home on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9:30am.  A Service will be offered at 10:30am.  The Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ.  Donations and Contributions can be made in Julie's memory to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, 575 Woodland Ave., Madison, NJ 07940.  


Julie was born in Plainfield, was raised and lived in Westfield.  She settled to Scotch Plains with her loving husband Joe.  After graduating from Westfield High School, Julie became a waitress at the Jolly Trolley in Westfield for many years before joining the family business and becoming the Office Manager at the Rossi Funeral Home in 1988.  Julie was an avid reader who would share books she enjoyed with her sister and family members.  She always had time to play her favorite game, mahjong.  Julie loved to escape for a quick trip to Atlantic City with her mom and husband for some gambling or to watch a title fight with her sister Bernadette.  Julie would venture to go play Bingo with her family at all the local churches.  She had a unique talent for shopping, be it clothing, shoes or food, and she always had goodies for her husband and nephews.  Julie always looked forward to the holidays and family gatherings because she loved to be in the kitchen, to cook, and to share her love of food and recipes with her family.  Most of all, Julie’s greatest loves were her dog, a robust Maltese named Joey, her nephews Nicholas, Jason, and Bryan, and as of recent, the apple of her eye was her great-nephew Lucas who she loved to kiss, snuggle and adorn with every toy possible.  

Julie is predeceased by her parents Frederick L. and Frances A. Stoecker.  She is survived by her husband Joseph; her brother Anthony F. Stoecker and wife Lorraine; her sister Bernadette M. Stoecker-Rossi; her nephews Jason A. Stoecker and wife Stephanie, Bryan M. Stoecker and wife Tina, and Nicholas Rajoppi; and her great-nephew Lucas M. Stoecker.


 

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Joe, Bernie, Butch and family So deeply saddened to hear of Julie May's passing! Every time we saw her, she was full of life, laughing, smiling and happy! She will be greatly missed. Sending all of our love and prayers to Joe and the stoecker family.


I’m profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Julie Fornaro.
Over the past many years, most of my interactions with Julie were at time in which I was experiencing great personal sorrow and my heart was beyond heavy. Invariably, Julie always knew what to say and what not to say. Our Lord gave here the beautiful gift of comforting people by meeting and speaking with them on their level. She instinctively guided people and made them realize that their problems were not...

To Joe and FORNARO AND Stoecher family
May we express are deepest and sincere Condolence for the passing off Julie.
May Julie soul rest in peace in Gods Kingdom Gods Paradise always.
May the God of all comfort and peace strengthen the Fornaro and Stoecher family during this difficult time.
In God We Trust
Louis Raio and family Michelle & Joe

Bernie I am truly sorry you lost Julie. It is an immense loss that I am saddened for you and Joe. Julie had a gift to tell it like it is. She was a joy to be around and always had me laughing. She will be greatly missed by many. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Joe and family, I was shocked to see that you lost your dear beloved Julie. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in all the years you two were together. Sincerely Adeline Theobald

Sending love and prayers to Joe, Bernie and the entire Stoecker family.

Bernadette and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Julie's passing. I know she will be greatly missed and I wish you peace at this time.

Are thoughts and prayers are with Julie’s husband and her family. We are so saddened over this great loss. Julie will be greatly missed by so many. Loved chatting with her on the phone, we are so sorry and want you to know how much we loved her we have known Julie for many years and was a great asset to Rossi Funeral Home

Joe, Bernadette Anthony and Family

I am so sorry for your loss. Julie was a wife, sister Aunt and friend to so many. Loved talking with her, hanging out with her to chat. I will truly miss her. May you cherish your memories and you are all in my prayers