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John Forte Obituary

Forte, John 78 years, beloved husband of Teresa (nee Colantonio), dear father of John A. (Mary) and Janet Forte (Robert Cissell), devoted son of the late Domenico and Amalia, fond brother of Joseph (Lisa), Maria (the late John) Carideo, Antoinette (John) Presta and the late Ida (the late Jerry) Pontarelli, loving grandfather of Monica and the late Angela, fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Member of St. Stephen and St. Vincent and Moli/Sani Nel Mondo Society. Resting at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 Belmont Ave., Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. No visitation Sunday. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m., to St. Francis Borgia Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints. 773-622-9300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2005.

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Mary Kay Davis

March 26, 2005

Dear John, Mary, and Monica: You were blessed with a wonderful dad and grampa. I know his memory will be with you and sustain you always. My most sincere condolences to you and your mom. All my love, Mary Kay

Lynn Embry

March 25, 2005

Dear Mary, Monica & John:

My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mere words are not enough to express my sympathy for you and yours.

Respectfully, Lynn Embry

Steve Varacalli

March 24, 2005

Uncle John, we will miss you dearly. You were a kind and loving man. Love, Steve, Debra, Melissa and Christian

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