JOSEPH ROCCO FORTE

FUNERAL HOME

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center

4061 North Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

JOSEPH FORTE Obituary

FORTE, Joseph Rocco, born Sept. 14, 1921 in Rochester, NY passed away peacefully at home on Aug.15th at age 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Arlene, and by sons Paul (Linda) of Rochester, NY and Lawrence (Sandra) of Fort Lauderdale, nephew Lawrence Harrigan, several close cousins, many special friends and caretakers, especially Norma Scala. Predeceased by his parents Lorenzo and Maria, and brother Ralph. Joseph was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He served proudly in World War II as a Marine, and saw action in the North African and Pacific Theatres. A printer by trade, Joseph and Arlene, moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1971, after two years managing the Duffy's Guesthouse in Puerto Rico. He served as the Director of Printing and Graphic Arts at Broward Community College for twenty three years. In retirement, Joseph was able to pursue his love of art and became an accomplished and prolific painter. Joseph and his beautiful wife had a long and wonderful life together, which he often testified to with his favorite saying and family motto: "Life is Good!" A Memorial Service will be held 12 noon Sat .Oct. 11, 2014 at KRAEER-FAIRHILD FH 4061 N. Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33308 (954) 565-5591 followed by inurnment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, N. Lauderdale, FL

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Aug. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH FORTE

13 Entries

Paco Weaving

October 26, 2014

...when he brightened your life with
his giving,joyful smile,how it
could take any weight you carried on your shoulders, or in your heart & make you feel all bright & happy & enjoy the twinkle & laughter in his happy eyes.

Mary Lambriola

September 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Joe passing
He was a wonderful and great man and a friend. Remember those wonderful years you had together The memories never fade.God Bless Arlene
My condolences to Paul Linda and Larry

August 28, 2014

I never met your Dad, Paul, but Linda would tell me so many wonderful, happy, and funny stories of your many visits to Florida. A wonderful life lived and such a fighter his last few years. God Bless your beautiful Mom. Remember all your times together. xxx Jeanne Attridge

August 28, 2014

Dear Arlene, Paul and Light'n (Larry)
As I write this I remember Edmonds St. Such a short time ago. But also I recall the words of James Whitcomb Riley - "He is not gone, he is just away" - these words have given me comfort several times and I wish they will for you.

Naomi Vitelli Frankel

August 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Joe was a kind and compassionate man. We enjoyed his friendship and wonderful stories.

Karen and Bill Burns

August 25, 2014

God Bless Joe. I still remember when I met the Forte's in 1964 and the lecture my father gave Paul and me before we went over to visit. One of my earliest memories. Always loved Joe's sense of humor and laughter. He's with my dad now having a Manhattan. Just like an American Express card, Dad and Joe never left home without one. God Bless.

John Britt

August 22, 2014

Sad to hear of Joe's passing but a life well lived is a thing of beauty. As a program manager for Radiology and other programs I was always using the printing department for special projects that I needed. Joe was always so wonderful to work with and always had a smile. Wonderful guy!

Mildred Bailey Mullikin

August 22, 2014

Joe was such a grand member of the Broward Faculty. We had many creative and interesting projects as we grew from 1960 to the 90's! It saddened me when I received an e-mail of his passing. With his personality, God now has a very special angel. My condolences to the family.

Chris Scala

August 22, 2014

RIP, GI Joe. You are right..."Life is Good!"

Susan Barnett

August 22, 2014

Mickey and Sandy - Remember his grin. Joe was one of the first people to welcome me to the college. It makes me smile to think about how he greeted me whenever I saw him at your house. His warmth and cheer still makes me smile - may you always remember this of him.

Regina Davidson

August 21, 2014

Mickey and Sandy.... My thoughts are with you! Cherish the wonderful memories he created and celebrate the wonderful life he lived! After all, life IS good!!! Love you!

Sandy Miller

August 21, 2014

may all the beautiful memories comfort you at this time of sorrow. I feel blessed to have known, and camped, with such a gracious, loving guy.

Eleanor McCarthy

August 20, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Eleanor McCarthy and Staff at Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home

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