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Lawrence Forte Obituary

Lawrence J. Forte VIRGINIA BEACH - Lawrence Joseph Forte, 81, passed away March 8, 2010. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Ellen J. Forte; two sons, Lawrence A. Forte and wife Gabrielle of Drayden, Md., Joseph M. Forte of Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Lawrence and Christopher Forte. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, Chapel of Serenity Mausoleum. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 9, 2010.

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March 11, 2010

To the Forte Family; Please know you have our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. *Your friends and co-workers at S. Inc* (Va Beach, VA)

Batchelder

March 11, 2010

To the Forte family~ Sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

carol redmond

March 11, 2010

Larry, Gabrielle, Ellen and the rest of the family. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron Fehr

March 10, 2010

Sorry to hear about your father. My condolences and my prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

Victor Harwood

March 10, 2010

Ellen and Family-
I've known Larry for over 30 years, and was surprised to learn of his passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. In addition to all of the great technical support, guidance, and conversations, he was an all-around great guy. May he rest in peace.

Tim Cunningham

March 10, 2010

My condolences to Ellen and the family. Larry was a great friend and co-worker and a sea wall legend; we'll miss him.

Lee and Edna Sias

March 10, 2010

Mrs. Ellen, Larry and Gabrielle,

In your time of loss you and your family are in our thoughts and uplifted in prayers.

Joe Mascaro

March 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Larry, and the Forte family during this difficult time.

Scott & Jane Sanders

March 9, 2010

Larry and Gabrielle & the entire extended Forte family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. We will hold special memories of Larry Sr. with us forever.

Paul Phillips

March 9, 2010

Larry and Gabrielle,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Larry, I learned alot from your Dad, and I know I was not the only one. My prayers are with you all.

Tom Norris

March 9, 2010

Larry and Gabrielle,
Our thoughts and prays are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ed Breau

March 9, 2010

Larry and Gabrielle, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom during this time of loss.

March 9, 2010

Larry, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your were blessed to have him for so many years. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.

Joe Spelz

Sarah Brenzo

March 9, 2010

Larry, Gabrielle, Lawrence and Christopher, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Reid Carr

March 9, 2010

My prayers to Larry and his family. May he rest in peace.

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