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JOHN FORTUNA Obituary

FORTUNA, John Robert Of Hingham, died June 16, 2019. He was 56. In his early years, John traveled extensively with his family, even attending school in England for a short time. He especially enjoyed his many trips to Disney World. He was a skilled swimmer and loved to read and dance. True to his Italian heritage, John loved eating Italian food, especially pasta and red sauce. John was blessed with many friends and an honorary family at Road to Responsibility, where he lived for many years and worked in their bookstore. His great interpersonal skills, bookstore knowledge and ability to never forget a name endeared him to anyone who was lucky to meet him.

Beloved son of the late Peter and Virginia Fortuna. Cherished brother of Michael Fortuna and his wife Kathleen of Scituate, Marie T. Christmas and her husband Roy of Weymouth, Anne V. Iacobucci and her husband Paul of CA, formerly of Kingston, and the late Peter P. Fortuna, Jr. Loving nephew of Sister Catherine Fortuna of Wellesley. Also survived by over 40 nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Visiting Hours on Sunday, June 23rd, 2-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 AM on Monday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Burial in MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Road to Responsibility Inc, 1831 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA 02050. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2019.

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susan Murphy

July 9, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of John passing. He always put a smile on my face. He was a joy to work with. We had so much fun working in the bookstore on the Cape. John I miss you but never forgot you. I feel blessed to have known you.

Adam Angelo

June 21, 2019

I didnt really know john personally but can say that he certainly was a very funny guy and had a sense of humor and joked with me alot and whenever i went over to summer st rtr in hingham i would see him and say hey john good morning whats up bud and he would say back to me hey adam u have a good day as well, i will miss him and the kind and funny person he was he had a kind heart.Rest in peace John.

lee lothrop

June 21, 2019

My life was truly blessed by John Robert. I was lucky enough to go to England & France one summer with John , Peter & Virginia for a summer vacation.
What a terrific time we had!!
The last time we saw one another was at a party for his parent's wedding anniversary, when we danced to Lee Ann Wormack's song, " I hope you Dance!"
It is comforting to know that John is with his family in heaven.
Thank-you my sweet friend for showing us all how to live & love life unconditionally!!

I HOPE YOU DANCE!!!

With love to all your family,
XXOO

Terence Smith

June 21, 2019

TO JOHN HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

I am so sorry to hear about your passing John
You were a great friend and a snappy dresser.
John you were loved and will be missed
I can see you now entering heaven with big smile
and offering to tell a few jokes.
Rest in Peace my friend.

Terence Smith

Helen Donovan

June 20, 2019

John, I can't believe it! We will miss you dearly, but know that you are in Heaven I will miss your smiles and loving hugs, and how you directed the singing in church with such enthusiasm, and talks with my sons about the Patriots! They loved you too! You are so special in our hearts....and will be very missed at St. Jerome's. God bless your family and loved ones, and I pray Joe will be ok without his Buddy. Love and prayers...Helen ❤♥♥♥♥

Sara Paulson

June 20, 2019

John on but you know it was a funny guy at RTR we all love him and miss him and we all want to say we're sorry to the family from everyone at RTR

Sara Paulson

June 20, 2019

John on but you know it was a funny guy at RTR we all love him and miss him and we all want to say we're sorry to the family from everyone at RTR

Gary Buckley

June 19, 2019

Rest in peace remember working at Crawford second shift in Hanover Massachusetts

Jacqui Scafidi

June 19, 2019

Truly one of the sweetest guys I ever met. My condolences to all of John's family and friends. Heaven got a true angel. Rest In Peace, John.

That's why John's best friend Sara Paulson

Sara Paulson

June 19, 2019

Gary Buckley

June 19, 2019

John rest in peace pal going to miss you

Donna France

June 19, 2019

My codolences to John's family, housemates and close friends. I first met John, and his buddy Sean P. when we were all in our 20's and had the pleasure of getting reaquainted with John when we were both in our 40's. I have a feeling he and Sean are once again "impressing the ladies" up in Heaven! Rest in Peace John.

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Jun

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Jun

24

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Jun

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

Weymouth, MA

Jun

24

Burial

12:45 p.m.

MA National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

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