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Tony Laporti Woods

1948 - 2026

Tony Laporti Woods obituary, 1948-2026, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1948

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc. - Fort Wayne

1338 Eliza St.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Apr. 6, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Imani Baptist Temple

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Tony Woods Obituary

Tony Laporti Woods, 78, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on March 23, 2026, with his family and friends by his side. Service will be Monday, April 6, 2026, at Imani Baptist Temple, 2920 Indiana Ave., at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 3, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Tony Woods

Apr

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Imani Baptist Temple

2920 Indiana Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Apr

6

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Imani Baptist Temple

2920 Indiana Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Funeral services provided by:

Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc. - Fort Wayne

1338 Eliza St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803

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