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Joseph Fortino Obituary
JOSEPH A., Sept. 24, 2008. Son of Albert and the late Carmella "Fran" (nee DiGiuseppe), loving brother of Patricia Fortino, Gloria (David) Dreyer, Albert Jr. (Michele), Richard, and Christine (Edward) Korbal; special nephew of Gilda (Michael) Romano; also survived by many nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Sunday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday 8 - 9 A.M. from BALDI FUNERAL HOME, 1331 S. Broad St. (ample parking on premises). Funeral Mass Monday 9:30 A.M. St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 9th and Watkins Sts. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill N.J.
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Laura Spring Stephenson
November 29, 2021
God bless you Joe. You were my first love & I´ll never forget you. You were so very special to me. You were part of my never ending fun loving days & nights. You were my first, you will always be so very special to me. I love you forever Joe!
Robert Fuller
March 4, 2015
To the Fortino family, it's been years since Joe left. He was my coworker, friend, and brother. We had a special bond while working at Corestates/PNB. He Rich & myself portrayed the cast of Miami Vice Joe (Lt Costillo) Rich (Sonny Crockett) Myself (Ricardo Tubbs). I carry the nickname (Rico) given to me by Joe & Rich to this very day. I will never forget you my friend and being a part of your family. God Bless you all.
Tommy Harrigan
January 1, 2014
Dear Fortino family, i really miss my dear old buddy joseph "colorman" fortino!!! I love you with all my heart cuz!!! i just got a computer and i guess its better late than never. you and I were the closest of friends, like brothers really! I actually felt like a member of your family at times, even attended Fortino family functions with you like your parents 50th and your nieces plays!!! i am gonna miss you so very much cuz!!! I remember you and i would grab a quart of that expensive beer st the foodery and sit in my car by the holiday inn before goin out friday nights and just chillin and talkin about family and life un general, we shared all of our thoughts and secrets!!! stuff nobody else knew about us at all, yet we coujd talk and share anything and everything!!! we both even survived near fatal health conditions! we shared that and MANY other things in life my dear departed brother. I miss you still and yet still think about you everyday cuz! God why did you have to leave so soon, so early, so damned young! i guess its true that only the good die young bro. you are a legend in many of our hearts, and your jokes, happiness, laugh and smile will live on in our collective memories forever! Joseph A. Fortino I love you my friend (sobs) my brother for all eternity!!! i WILL see you again soon cuz. give your mother my love and please watch over me here in the hosital im now living in at albert einstein hospital willowcrest building rm 328 broad and tabor roads north philly.
LORI PANARA
October 18, 2008
Joe, my dearest and oldest friend, I will miss you. I will always treasure the friendship we had and mourn your loss forever, but will smile with all the thoughts, memories, pictures and stories we shared. Your enthusiasum, your love of life and your gift of making people laugh.....I will never forget. My condolences to his family. I will never forget you!
All my love cuz,
Lori "LULU" Panara
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John Hubbard
October 10, 2008
Rich and Family,
My God give you the Grace to comprehend this shock and enormous loss in your family.
Your friend,
Hub
Alex "Moose" Morrone
October 9, 2008
It's taken me 2 weeks to digest this and I'm still not right. Joey, my co-worker, my friend, my teamate, my coach, my brother, our friendship was one of the great ones. On my worst day you could make me laugh, I celebrated your life and our friendship with stories of days gone past and raised my glass to your memory. I will miss you. I will mourn your loss forever and celebrate your life through stories of yesterday. Save me & Deny a spot at the happy hour bar my friend. God bless the Raider family and all our friends who mourn with us.
Colleen Schepise
October 7, 2008
To the family of Joe Fortino,
I met Joe through a close friend of ours, Tom Harrigan..and I was so sad and shocked to hear about his passing. He made us all laugh and he will ALWAYS be remembered!!
God Bless and be with you all,
Colleen...(Philadelphia, PA)
Jason Mohr
October 6, 2008
As Kenia said, everyone who worked with Joe at MRS from '05-'07 is saddened by the news. He was a true original, and two things mattered to him above everything else - his family & his neighborhood.
To the parents of his little actress niece - If you could have seen how proud he was, making all of us read the reviews of her success in "Annie", you would have had further proof that he was "World's Best Uncle".
My condolences to his family & friends. Next time I park at the Turf Club to dodge the parking fees down the street, I'll grin & remember that Joe wouldn't have had it any other way.
KENIA TABOURN
October 6, 2008
JOE WAS A GREAT CO-WORKER. HE MADE US LAUGH AND WE SAD TO SEE HIM LEAVE HER COMPANY AND EVEN SADDER TO SEE HIM LEAVE THIS EARTH . OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE BEREAVING FAMILY.
MRS ASSOC CHERRY HILL , NJ
Karen & Frank
October 4, 2008
Big al,Albert,Michelle & Family,
I'am so sorry for your loss.....Joe was a very outgoing person who used to make everybody laugh, no matter what kind of mood I was in..Joe made me laugh when he was in my company all the time...I've never seen him in a Bad mood.....When Joe's brother Albert and my Fiance' were in a band a couple of years ago "Pickin Steel"....Joe would make sure he came by to support thier Band....He would walk in a start dancing on the dance floor with me and his sister-in Law Michelle....Me and Michelle would get so excited when we saw Joe walk throught that door.....we knew the party was just beginning...God Rest Your Soul Joe...Once again we Are so sorry for your Lost..Please accept our condolences during this difficult time.
Joe you will be sadly Missed...
Karen & Frank(Pickin Steel)
& also Friends of his brother al and sister-in Law Michelle& His Family..
Joe doing what he does best
October 3, 2008
Joe, Denny M, Richard and Moose at Denny's wedding
October 3, 2008
Terri Lynch
October 3, 2008
Dear Family,
(For that is how you have treated me)
He was "One in a Million UNCLE BIG JOE", and the earth is a sadder place for his loss. I believe he enjoyed life; for he made all of us enjoy it.
I pray God ease your sorrow, as life will forever be changed.
I know that it's the Angels with smiles on their faces now.
All my love, Terri
Harry Clements
October 2, 2008
Albert & Michele,
We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember, you, your brother Joey and your mom from the old PNB/Corestates days.
Take care,
Harry & Mie
Thersea Surrette
October 1, 2008
I will always remember his enthusiasm and love of life. His spirit was contagious. Joe was a lot of fun to be around. He was a great softball coach and a blast to play for…… Long Live the Raiders!! My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Theresa Dollarton Surrette
Stephanie Melograna
September 29, 2008
The world has lost a great spirit. I will always remember the way you made me laugh and the fond memories I have of you. You were one of a kind. I will see you again some day. I will never forget,
"One more shoe cuz".
Daniel Di Vergilis
September 29, 2008
Rich, Christine, Patricia and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your brother, Joe. God Bless him.I am sorry I could not atttend the services.
As the NFL lost an influential member in Gene Upshaw, ex-NFL player and Union President, CoreStates CEA football and softball lost it's most colorfull member in Joe. He was the George Steinbrenner of the softball league recruiting his prized talent and he was truely the " Al Davis " of the CEA football league gathering his " RAIDER " team together. Joe would live his days at CoreStates game planning each and every week. He was intense and loved to compete. Although the " EXPRESS" and " RAIDERS " had a love /hate relationship we all appreciated what each other brought to the table in talent.
I know Joe will be wearing his silver and black in his new home. He will also be living the words from his favorite team owner, Al Davis of the Oakland Raiders. I salute Joe in true RAIDER fashion with these quotes from his favorite team and owner:
" You don't adjust. You just dominate".
" Once a RAIDER. Always a RAIDER".
Lee Rajkowski
September 29, 2008
Joey, You will be missed. I always enjoyed your company at CoreStates and the great RAIDERS football team and softball teams you put together. God speed!
Mike & Dee DeAngelis
September 28, 2008
Patricia & Family
Our deepest sympathy for you & your family for the loss of your brother. We hope the love of those around you help you & your family through the days ahead. Our prayers & thoughts are with you.
Jeannie Di Joseph
September 28, 2008
Dear Family,
My love and prayers are with you all constantly during this most difficult time.
Joe's smile , sense of humor, and loving ways will always remain in my heart. It's so hard believe he is gone from this earth but I will always treasure the time we spent as family.
Cuz, until I see you again, you will be loved and missed.
Joseph Polimeni
September 28, 2008
Joey Brajole AKA. "Johnnie Castle". I will always remember your approach to making people laugh every day. You were the master of story telling and I always looked forward to hanging out with you. You always had faith in my kicking when we were with the Raiders and I enjoyed you as a Coach and friend. You will always be in my heart forever.
-Joe Nash
Deborah DFilippo (Angelozzi)
September 28, 2008
Dear Al, Patti, Gloria, Albert, Richard and Christine and all of your family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences in the death of your dear brother, Joseph. He will be in our prayers and hearts at this very sad time. Even though our lives have gone in many different directions, we can still reflect on the many wonderful times of our childhoods together with family, just being together sharing the most simplest of pleasures...happiness and lots of smiles among all of us. We will miss Joseph. God give you the strength to endure.
Love,
Debbie, Kathy, Louis, Carmela and mom (Aunt Anita)
Sean Bauder
September 27, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss and accept my deepest sympathies. It’s been sometime since I’ve seen Joe, but you could always count on Joe to provide a laugh.
Joan Thomas
September 27, 2008
I don't think anyone will ever forget Joe. Working at the bank and listening to his stories, watching him coach the bank football games and especially the nights we all went out to Michael Jack's and then onto the piano bar to sing as loud as we could. We always had fun when Joe was around. I haven't seen him in years but thinking about him sure brings back some fun memories. Love ya Joe.
Anastasia, Uncle Rich, Isabella, & Uncle Joe
September 27, 2008
Richard Fortino
September 27, 2008
My friends. My family and I are so very overwhelmed by the many hearfelt messages of sympathy and comfort. Do not cry because Joe's life has ended. Smile because Joe's life happened. God bless all of you.
Carol Dietz
September 27, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Even though I have not seen him in years, I still remember all the good times at PNB and our nights out on Fridays after work. We sure did a lot of dancing on those nights. Joe could always make you laugh no matter how bad your day was going. My prayers will be for him and your family.
Karen Capone
September 27, 2008
To the family of Joe Fortino:
I will always remember Joe as a lively and happy person who made others laugh. He was a sweet, caring individual. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends.
With sympathy,
Cathy Shegog-Miller
September 27, 2008
Even though it's been a long time since last I've seen Joe, it feels like yesterday. He would always have a smile , no matter how his day was going he would ask about yours, and some how always cheer you up.. Joe, was a very fun and lovable guy. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Anthony Herner
September 27, 2008
It's been 8 years since I last saw Joe, but we were acquainted for almost 30, going back to the old days at PNB. It seemed like almost everyone in South Philly knew him. He had the unique ability to make friends with everyone he met. That says a lot about the type of person he was. God's speed, Joe. You are missed.
Joe and boys
September 26, 2008
Rosaria White
September 26, 2008
Al, Patty,Gloria,Albert,& Christine,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rosaria White
[your family used to vacation in A.C. & stay @ my parents guest house]
Karen Dougherty
September 26, 2008
Joe was a very unique individual. He lived life to the fullest and always lived life his way. He could always make you smile no matter how bad your day was. THe party was not complete or the same unless Joe was there. He was a very special person and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this very difficult time.
Dennis Uslé
September 26, 2008
Quite a shock. Joe and I worked together for years and like Denny M said always a laugh to be had. Although I haven't seen Joe for a long time, I remember as if it was yesterday.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ellen Rapsher
September 26, 2008
Christine--
Bruce and I are so sorry for your family. I cannot imagine how difficult this is.
Love,
Ellen and Bruce
John Sabina
September 26, 2008
It's been years since I've worked with Joe or have seen him but I remember that he was always smiling and joking. He enjoyed life and made friends with everyone he met.
Kim Edinger
September 26, 2008
I am so sorry for your families loss. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you.
John McLaughlin
September 26, 2008
Patricia, all of us at Quick are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your brother in our prayers. Take Care, JohnMcL
Rob Rogers
September 26, 2008
Joe,
You will be missed by all who knew you. Your sense of humor and approach to life were always your special gifts! My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Stephen Ferrara
September 26, 2008
Patricia,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Baker
September 26, 2008
My sympathies go out to all his family and friends for their loss, my prayers are with you all.
Dennis McCarty
September 26, 2008
Not really sure how to start this except that 24 hours after I heard the news, I still can't stop the tears from flowing. Joe was one of the best friends a person could have. He was always the life of the party and even though we spent 1000's of days together, I don't think 1 day went by without Joe making me laugh or bringing a smile to my face. He is a friend I will cherish forever. If I could have just one more day to hang out with him, Just one more chance to say something to him, I'd tell him how much I loved him and how much I enjoyed his company. We lost a great person. Joe, Even though I'm not a fan of Heineken beer, first thing I'm going to do when I get to heaven is pick up a case of Heineken, and split it with you. 13 for me, 11 for you. Good luck my friend. I will always remember you.
Joe Fortino
September 26, 2008
You will be missed but never forgotten. Your great sense of humor will be remembered by all of us and a family get together will never be the same without you.
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