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John Forte Obituary
71, passed away at Kent Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was the husband of Frances A. "Fran" (Cavanaugh) Forte for 49 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George P. and Frances I. (O'Brien) Forte. John was the father of Christopher J. Forte of Warwick and Laurie A. Chatterley and her husband Mark of Greene; and the grandfather of four. John was the brother of Patricia O 'Hearn. He was predeceased by six other siblings. John worked in retail and in sales. He had served in the US Army. John was a 36 year member of the Coventry-West Greenwich Lodge of Elks where he was a past Exulted Ruler and also advancing to District Deputy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10 am in Saints John & Paul Church, 341 South Main St., Coventry. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4 pm – 7 pm in the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117) Coventry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) will be appreciated. iannottifh.com
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kern Stebenne
February 28, 2022
Always in my mind love Ken
kenneth R stebenne
February 28, 2021
John was a true friend and he will be missed RIP my friend
John ODonnell
January 16, 2018
Fran Chris Laurie We ate so sorry I talked to your Father all the time I have nobodys phone number Please call me John and Karen ODo bell 4074218218
Nichole Hersey
March 15, 2017
I'm sorry, Laurie. I found out too late to go to the services. You told me a while back he was sick. Now he doesn't have to worry, feel pain, and suffer anymore. I'm truly sorry. May your dad rest in peace.
Bill O'Brien, Jr and Family
March 11, 2017
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
March 10, 2017
Dear Fran & family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you & your family. Love, Stephanie Carr-Carbone
Janice Carr
March 9, 2017
Dear Fran I was so very sorry to hear of John's passing he was a great guy, we shared a lot of great memories please extend to your children and family how sorry I am please take care. Love Janice Carr
Michelle Vitale
March 8, 2017
Chris & Laurie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Very saddened to hear of your father's passing.
Sincere Condolences,
The Vitale's
LISA PUCINO
March 7, 2017
DEAR FRAN AND FAMILY IM SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF JOHN HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED HE WAS A WONDEFUL FREIND MY PRAYERS AND MAY HE REST IN PEICE LOVE ALWAYS LISA PUCINO
George&Kathy Flori
March 6, 2017
Dear Fran and family,
So sorry to hear of John's passing. We have many fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.
March 6, 2017
Dear Fran and family, so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. John was a very nice and a gentle man. He will be missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Beverly and Donald Swanson
Lori and Buzzy Enos
March 6, 2017
Fran and family
So sorry to hear of John's passing. A good friend and Elk brother. He was very knowledgeable when I had questions regarding Elk business and always helpful. We will miss him. May your memories help you through this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.
March 6, 2017
Fran and children---our deepest sympathy he was a man of great character and personality I will truly miss him ............all our love,
Ken and Sandy Stebenne
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