James F. Fortunato Jr.

James "Jimmy" Fortunato, Jr., 30 of Glenolden died on July 4, 2025. Jim lived in Holmes, PA throughout most of his life before settling down in Glenolden, PA where he made his home with his beloved family about five years ago.
Jimmy was a graduate of Our Lady of Fatima School (class of 2009), Ridley High School (class of 2013) and also attended The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. He was employed as an Inventory Manager at Horizon Services and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Secane. Jimmy loved the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and also enjoyed anything Star Wars related, loved watching action movies, especially the John Wick series. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, riding ATV's, horseback riding, and considered the outdoors his happy place. Jim loved to eat and talk about food; he was the Grillmaster and spent lots of time perfecting his" smoking" skills. Jimmy achieved a black belt in Kenpo, always advocated the underdog and he was also very patriotic and loved his country; he enjoyed debating politics and current events.
Jim had made many friends throughout the country which he met through the organization called, Friends -The National Association of Young People Who Stutter where he mentored and had a huge impact on hundreds of children and their families. Jim lit up every room he walked into with a sparkle in his blue eyes and his big smile. Jimmy had a huge extended family and enjoyed spending time with them all at each gathering. Most important to Jim was his loving family, especially his wife Sara and his beloved daughter Evie and he was very much looking forward to meeting and holding Abigale expected mid-August.
He was the loving husband of five years to Sara C. McGinley Fortunato, father of Everley Rose and Abigale Mae Fortunato, son of James F. and Melissa Fortunato, brother of Nick Fortunato and Maddie Fortunato, he was grandson of Natalie McGillen, and the late James F. McGillen and Catherine Fortunato and the late James D. Fortunato, Jimmy is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service at 11 AM Friday, July 11, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1011 Providence Road, Secane, PA 19018 where a visitation will be held from 9 to 10:45 AM. Burial private.
In lieu of flowers:
Memorial gifts may be sent to Sara Fortunato, PO Box 131, Glenolden, PA 19036 or refer to the Go Fund Me link below. https://gofund.me/62b4ff00