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John Forte Obituary

Forte, John J. John J. Forte, 72, beloved husband of Dona (nee Levar); loving son of Ruby (nee Cozzi), and the late Nicholas; son-in-law of Robert and the late Margie; devoted father of Johnny (Kathleen), Michael (Karin) and Susan (Erik) Snyder; cherished grandfather of 8; fond brother of Nicholas (Karen); dearest Godfather of Matthew; dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 8025 W. Golf Rd., Niles. Funeral Friday, February 6, starting with prayers from the funeral home at 9:15 a.m., going in procession to Our Lady of Ransom Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment to follow at Maryhill Mausoleum. John was a retired member for over 45 years of the Sheet Metal Worker's Union Local #73 and he was a dedicated Blackhawks and Cubs fan. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2015.

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Sam Cotini

January 29, 2019

Still miss him we would see each other from across the room and immediately start laughing without saying a word remembering all of the laughs we shared while working together. I pray for him daily.

Sam Cotini

March 7, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the Forte Family on Johns passing, we worked together many times and had a lot of laughs. He was a great partner and I always missed seeing him at union meetings since I moved to AZ.....GREAT GUY!

sam cotini

March 7, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 6, 2015

Always greeted me with a smile and a hug.

When we were 14, Johnny asked me to help out in the coat room at a catered party to which John Sr. drove and waited for us. Towards the end of the party, he came over, asked how we were doing, looked into the tip jar, shook his head, and put in Mr. Andrew Jackson plus.

I will miss him.

"Murkavoy"

Richard Ostermann

February 4, 2015

Sorry to here about John he was a great work partner and friend. My condolences to you and the family.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

February 4, 2015

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Feb

5

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

Feb

6

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

Feb

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Ransom Church

IL

Feb

6

Entombment

Maryhill Mausoleum

IL

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Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

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