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John Forgione Obituary

FORGIONE - John A. of Wantagh, NY on June 21, 2018 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Lorene. Loving father of Joseph (Suzanne) and Christina Eckler (Wayne). Cherished papa of Nicholas and Victoria. Adored brother of Joseph (Carole), and Marie Dombrowski (Edward). Proud U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran. Dedicated Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Father Joseph O'Connell Council 3481 in Oceanside. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Funeral will be held Tuesday, 10:00 am - 10:30 am, with an entombment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 24, 2018.

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Bill Dixon

June 25, 2018

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on John's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for John's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16

John A. Forgione FN(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Brotherhood of the Dolphin

Nick Nichols

June 24, 2018

To the Forgione Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS BLENNY SS-324, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

FN(SS) John Forgione
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

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