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Paul Forino Obituary
The visitation will be held at Ottawa Funeral Home on Thursday August 8th from 4-7PM. The rosary will be recited at 6:45PM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home the following day on Friday August 9th at 10:00AM with Chaplin Dean Tieman officiating. There will also be a luncheon held at the Knights of Columbus at 11:30AM following the funeral service.
Paul was born September 27, 1945 in Streator, Illinois to Anthony & Ann Forino. He married the love of his life Delphine (Vadas) Forino on April 4th, 1970 at St. Stephens Church.
He worked as a Streator Police Officer until retirement. Paul enjoyed boating, fishing, having a Busch Light, and above all spending time with his grandkids & family. He served in the United States Army.
He is survived by; his son Anthony (Courtney) Forino; Sister; Patti (Scott) Vogel; Sister In-Laws; Marybeth (Ken) Roach, Debbie Vadas; Brother In-Law; George "Butch" (Nancy) Vadas; Grandchildren; Skyler Hayden, Jaelyn & Asher Forino.
Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife Delphine; his parents; his mother & father in-law George & Audrey Vadas; Sisters; Ann Kettman, Marian Yuhas; Brother In-Laws; Frank Kettman & Jim Yuhas.
Memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association or donors choice.
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