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Joseph Forni Obituary

Joseph L. Forni, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022, in the hospice house of St. Luke's. He was the husband of Diane (Paulsen) for the last 54 years. Born in Queens, he was the son of the late Charles and Gussie (Dimino) Forni. Joseph was employed as a route driver for Aramark before retiring. A proud patriot, he served in the Army, Army Reserves, and National Guard for over 20 years.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Joseph, Jr. of Bethlehem Township, daughter Jennifer, wife of Tim Zackey of Bethlehem, brother Michael of New York, grandchildren Zachary, Avery, Tyler (T.J.), Nora, Ruthie, Jude, and daughter-in-law Wendy.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, Bethlehem. Call 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joseph's name may be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (T2T.ORG).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Sep. 13, 2022.

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Pa. National Guards

September 14, 2022

Diane and family,
Very sorry for you loss.
Ron and Sandy Faust

A grateful American.

September 13, 2022

Sir, thank you for your service to our country.

Bob Brockel

September 13, 2022

Sorry to hear about your passing Joe. You were a great guy to serve with. Your wit and humor always seemed to be appropriate during the trying times we shared together. I also enjoyed chatting with you in social media and I enjoyed the recipes you shared with me. God bless you and your family.

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967

September 13, 2022

You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service in the defense of freedom. A Vietnam Veteran

Grateful

September 12, 2022

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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