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Joseph Fortuner Obituary
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Joseph and Anna Eibes Fortuner, he was of the Catholic faith. He worked with his father in the family moving business since the age of 13. Before retirement, he was a truck driver for Roadway Trucking, Tannersville. He was a social member at several area American Legion posts. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved waterskiing, hunting and fishing, and he enjoyed woodworking and shooting pool. He was a loving husband to his wife, Vicki. He was a great father and grandfather to his seven children and his 20 grandchildren, and one couldn't ask for a better person in our lives. We will miss him dearly.
Surviving are seven children, Joseph Fortuner III, Roseanna Knick and Donna Fortuner, all of Carbondale; Linda Opiel, Mayfield; Gloria Cordner, Pleasant Mount; Robert Fortuner, Kutztown; and Gary Fortuner, Forest City; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Fortuner, Carbondale; and Michael Fortuner, Vandling; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Brown and JoAnn Fortuner; and a brother, Thomas.
A blessing service will held Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Brennan and Brennan Funeral Home Inc., 55 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill. Friends may call Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent at www.brennanfu neralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Fortuner
Jade Staples
November 24, 2010
Hello , i really didnt know you that muc but you were my Great Grandfather , and ill miss you very much , rest in peace ,
stacy thompson
November 23, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are with you all. my deepest sympathy goes out to all who knew and loved joe. he will be missed by so many. i love you grandpa.
your grand daughter stacy
Lois Kreidler
November 22, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
alice Lukaschunis
November 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all you kids. joe will be missed by a lot of friends,i remember all the times we went hunting,when i took my first ride in a big truck,he took me and dad to ny city with him , scared the hell out of me.i thought he was going to run over those volkes wagons.
had lots of good times with your mom all so. My prayers go out to you.
Alice (owens) Lukaschunis Rushville
Leigh Fortuner
November 21, 2010
My Sincere condolences for my uncle joe. I am his brother Tom Fortuners daughter Leigh. He was a wonderful, caring, genuine uncle. My Dad was killed 17 years ago and havent seen uncle joe since. I wish I could be there for the funeral.. My prayers go out to all his family..
Leigh Fortuner
Mary Fortuner
November 21, 2010
Uncle Joe was the best. He truly was our friend as well as family. He is alive as long as he is remembered in our hearts and we will long be saying " remember the joke Uncle Joe told...?, or "remember the time Uncle Joe was hunting at so-and so's place...? and laugh like the old times. When the kids were little he always had candy bars or apples for them when he came. They'd yell "Uncle Joe's here!!!!" and run to his truck with hugs all round.
I can't be at the wake to say goodbye due to health issues, but my heart goes out to you all, cause we will miss Jo-Jo terribly. I'm crying as I type this now. Our love, hugs and prayers go with you.
Lou-Ann Dimick & Family
November 21, 2010
R.I.P. Joseph T.Fortuner JR. THOUGHT AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY
November 21, 2010
Our Deepest and Sincere Sympathy to the Joseph Fortuner Family,from Patricia Munley and Family
Voglino & Mostowski Family
November 20, 2010
Our Sincere condolences to all the
fortuner family..
Teri Counterman
November 20, 2010
Sincere condolences from CJ (Pinky) Counterman and family. Carbondale PA
November 20, 2010
Sincere condolences from CJ(Pinky) Counterman and family. Carbondale PA
thompson
November 20, 2010
our deepest condolences to the family i love you garndpa and you will be missed.
your granddaughter and family
November 20, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the family of Joe Fortuner, Joe was a good friend of ours. We will miss him dearly. Frank and Elaine Farina, Summerton, SC.
November 20, 2010
we would like to offer our condolences to the fortuner family at this time of there loss jo-jo was a valued friend
stephen and grace kacer
south daytona fl..
[email protected]
don frear
November 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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