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Paul Fortuner Obituary
Paul J. Fortuner Sr., 80, of Greenfield Twp., died Friday, Jan. 21, at home. He is survived by his wife, the former Crystal Edwards.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Albert J. Sr. and Margaret Tusko Fortuner, he was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. Paul was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. He was a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard, 109th Infantry. Paul served as a police officer for 51 years before retiring as the chief of police for Greenfield Twp. He was also an instructor for NTI Trucking School, Fleetville, and the owner/operator of Fortuner Towing, Greenfield Twp. He was a member of the Teamsters Local Union 229. Paul was a member of the Clifford Twp. Volunteer Fire Company and a member and former president of the Greenfield Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.
Also surviving are a son, P.J. Fortuner and wife, Mary Beth; two daughters, Kimberly and Lisa Fortuner; two granddaughters, Lizzy and Elena Fortuner; a brother, Albert Fortuner Jr. and wife, Joan; a sister: Elaine Wanat and husband Frank, all of Greenfield Twp.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marion Williams.
The funeral will be Thursday from the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home Inc., 55 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Fallbrook Street, Carbondale. Interment will follow in Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.
Friends may call Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Greenfield Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, 424 State Route 106, Greenfield Twp. PA 18407.
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Anne Tusko Cramer
January 17, 2024
Paul, I may have been your Aunt but we grew up playing together in the coal mines, walking to church and so many fun things. I´ll never forget the fun times! Rest in Peace. Anne AKA Aunt Anna Mae Tusko Cramer
Debbie Farrell Hoehland
January 26, 2022
Sorry to hear about Paul´s passing. We were in touch a few years back. Al and Margaret were my GodParents.. RIP Paul. Give my love to my Dad Paul Farrell, and Al and Margaret.
Emil Suchy
January 25, 2022
To the Fortuner Family, sorry to hear of Paul's passing. May he rest in peace.
Charles lloyd
January 24, 2022
MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWING AND HE RESIDES IN THE HOUSE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, MAY HE REST IN PEACE !
Anne Tusko Cramer
January 24, 2022
Paulie, I´ll miss you. I´ll never forget growing up in the Vandling, Carbondale area and all of the fun we had. I may have been your Aunt but you were like my best friend. I´ll save those memories until we meet again. Say hello to everyone for me
Bob Wise
January 24, 2022
Condolences to all of Paul's family and friends. You will be missed, Paul. Rest in peace.
Melissa Canfield
January 24, 2022
He was a good guy he'll be sadly missed he always knew how to make everyone laugh. I'm so sorry for your loss
Kathleen Caviston
January 24, 2022
Someone so special will never be forgotten. My prayers are with the Fortuner family.
Mike & Joanie Gajda
January 23, 2022
Elaine and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Rene´ and Griffin Reynolds
January 23, 2022
Rest In Peace Paul
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