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1960
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2019
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Joseph Formoso Obituary
Born on Monday, Jan. 25, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of Anthony John and Ella Mae Henderson Formoso. On May 19, 2001, in the Veteran's Hospital Chapel, Cincinnati, Ohio, he married Robin G. Brundage, who survives.
Joe attended Mount Healthy High School in Cincinnati and took several college courses through Cincinnati State.
Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the 50th Caliber Gunnery Infantry during the Vietnam War.
He loved his family, his pets, computers, anything with electronics. He enjoyed the company of his loving companion and support beagle, Molly Mae.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; his mother, Ella Mae Formoso of Mesa, Ariz.; five sons, Keith Robertson and Josh (Rose) Formoso, both of Tucson, Ariz., Michael Formoso of Cincinnati, Christopher Petteys of Pittsburgh, and Cody Petteys of Eldred; two daughters, Sonja (Fortino) Abeja of Greer, S.C., and Tasha Formoso of Las Vegas, Nev.; several grandchildren; two sisters, Tina (Tommy) Stanley of Harrison, Ohio and Cindy (Barry) Ziegler of Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, Anthony Formoso of Mesa, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Joseph's life will be held at 11 a.m. on June 15, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 314 Chestnut St., Port Allegany with the Rev. Douglas Cameron, pastor, officiating.
Members of the Veterans Memorial Home Honor Guard, Port Allegany, will accord military honors on Saturday at the church.
The Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home proudly flies the American flag in honor of Mr. Formoso's service from 1977 to 1979.
Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701.
Joseph's family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Joseph, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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June 17, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Please allow the fondest memories shared with your loved one to be a soothing blanket over your heart. Take comfort in our Heavenly Father who is our Rock & Stronghold in times of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2
June 17, 2019
Sorry for your great loss, may God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Ps. 51:17-JW
Debbie Rose
June 13, 2019
Joe, I will always be so very grateful for your love and the amazing children we have together! You will always be in my heart, forever!!! I am so sorry that you left this world way too soon.
You are an amazing man and awesome person who left us way too soon!
I know that we will all see you again one day in the very near future!
God Bless all of your family, Forever!
June 7, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in reflecting on all your cherished memories with your dear Joseph and look forward to the beautiful hope of seeing him again (John 6:40).
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