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John Fortuna Obituary
1946 - 2025
John A. Fortuna, Jr., age 79, of Hamden, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven, on September 13, 1946, he was the oldest child of the late John A. Fortuna Sr., and Frances Giampapa Fortuna. John is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Ginny (King) Fortuna and his natural son; his brother and sister in-law, Thomas and Dolores Fortuna, Sr.; his nieces, Lisa, Kate and AnnaMarie; nephews, Tom Jr., John; his great-niece, Kallie Mae; and great-nephews, Brody, Beniamino and Giovanni.
John was predeceased by his brother, Robert Fortuna. John was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a fever pitch Boston Red Sox fan. With his brothers, he co-owned the former Grandma's Old Fashion Bakery, Family Bakery and subsequently Family Music Center. A saxophone and keyboard player, John shared his love of music in the as the former bandleader of several bands, including the nationally touring Beau Geste Show Band.
Friends may attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul the VI Parish /Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Circular Ave., Hamden. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, https://www.kidney.org/ , or plant a tree in his memory at www.plantmemorialtree.com . Arrangements are in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, Hamden. To send a condolence to his family, please see his obituary at: www.beecherandbennett.com .
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julie gagliardi
December 3, 2025
Ginny, Tom, and families,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny. I´ve known him since the Virginia Hardy bakery days and will always remember him as a good friend to our family.
My sincere condolences to all.
Julie Pittala Gagliardi
Candace Webb Tylor
December 2, 2025
My sincerest condolences to Ginny and the entire family John was such a good friend to my Dad, Ed Webb ...
Theresa C. Gamberdella
December 2, 2025
Condolences to the Fortuna Family on your loss. My Husband Anthony used to cut his hair (Barber) for many years. We were always in/out of the Bakery over the years. May he rest in eternal peace.
Anthony & Terri Gamberdella
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Carmen Sacchetti
December 1, 2025
To the Fortuna Family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you. The Fortunas were good friends of my family. May he rest in peace.
Carmen Sacchetti
Sun City/Hilton Head
South Carolina
Donna Frandy-Hamden
November 30, 2025
Sending condolences to the Fortuna Family. John was a nice guy. Rest peacefully
Frank POPOLIZIO
November 30, 2025
My condolences to the Fortuna family! R.I.P.
John! Frank Popolizio
Seth Brown
November 30, 2025
My condolences to the Fortuna family. I remember the bakery and the music center like it was yesterday. My father loved John and Robert. May you Rest In Peace
Lisa Purificato
November 29, 2025
Sending heartfelt condolences to the fortuna family. I remember John from grammas bakery. My mom, Margaret Purificato was very fond of John .
Jerry Lehr
November 29, 2025
God speed to John. Sending Love and Strength to family and friends, you were part of making the Hamden Plains area a fun place, We have the Memories! Growing up it was the Bomb to have your family on my paper route it made me grow up fast.
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