Joseph Fortin
May 25 1921 - March 9 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday March 11th 2009 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Graveside Service
Thursday March 12th 2009 at 10:30 am
St. Joseph Cemetery
6440 S. High Street
Lockbourne
, Ohio
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Obituary
Joseph L. Fortin, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2009. Founder of Fortin Ironworks in 1946. Joe was an innovator in his field for over 52 years. He served in World War II 1942-1945, US Army Railroad Battalion in the Persian Gulf. A founding member of St. Christopher Church and member of St. John the Baptist Italian Church. Joe was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, The American Legion and the National World War II Memorial. He is preceded in death by his parents Valentine & Josephine, brothers Ruggero, Louie, Jack and Dominic and sisters, Mary, Lena, and Inez. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Josephine M. Fortin, brother Louis, brother-in-law Tony Penzone, children Mary Jo, Fred (Mia), Tom (Rita), Dan (Bonnie),John (Judy), Bob (Jane) and Margaret (Terry) Van Gundy, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. We love you Joe and may you be in God's grace and loving care for eternity. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Graveside Service will be held 10:30 AM on THURSDAY, March 12, 2009 at St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral procession will leave funeral home at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Joseph to the Xenos Christian Fellowship, 1340 Community Park drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229 or St. John The Baptist Italian Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Columbus Ohio 43215. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Joseph Fortin
From : Brian
To : Fortin Family
Date: March 10th 2009
Dear Fortin Family,
My heart goes out to you during your time of loss. Joseph appeared to be a loving person and was surrounded by friends and family that cared for and loved him very much.
The Bible promises at Isaiah 26:19: ȁCYour dead ones will live. . . . They will rise up.ȁD And the Bible at Psalms 37:29 also says: ȁCThe righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.ȁD
It is my hope that you will find comfort from these few words during this difficult period. If you would like additional information on the subject please go to www.watchtower.org/e/200712/
article_01.htm.
From : Margie Ciccone
To : Fortin Family
Date: March 11th 2009
Dear Josephine and Family:
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margie Ciccone
From : Patty and Glen Purcell
To : Fortin Family
Date: March 12th 2009
Dear Fortin Family
I was very sad to hear about Uncle Joe's passing from John Fiorino. Joe was the hero of your family and greatly admired in the community. I'm upset and sorry that I will not be able to attend the services. I am in California with my daughter who is about to give birth to my first grandson.
I just read the Dispatch articles online. I also saw Margie on "Good Day Columbus" recently and have been telling friends about the Ironworks.
I will be in California for 3 weeks, but I will mail a contribution to the organizations listed in the obituary.
Deepest Sympathy
Patty and Glen Purcell
From : Rich,Lisa,Brian&Jake Evans
To : Dan, Bonnie,Luciano,Gino & the rest of the Fortins
Date: March 13th 2009
I am sad we never got to meet this wonderful man that you all loved so dearly. I was amazed to see how much Luciano looks like his young Grandpa Joe in the early celebration of life pictures. And from all of the beautiful family photos you can see the love in everyones eyes from this cornerstone of a Man. May God be with you all, and bless you all through this difficult time and may you have sweet dreams and memories of him. And most of all, may he rest in peace and in God's grace with the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
From : Don Fiorino
To : Fortin Family
Date: March 14th 2009
I'm very sorry to learn about the loss of Joe, your Father (for the sons and daughters) and Husband (for Josephine).
Uncle Joe to me - for whom I have fond memories from my childhood. We can be thankful for his long life, great family, and service to God and Country.
I regret that I was unable to attend the Funeral and share my condolences in person. I'll contact the Family by phone this weekend.
The recent passing of my Mother (Mabel) and prior passing of my Father (Dominic) were both difficult for myself, Doug, and Patty. I'm certain Joe's loss is equally difficult for each of you.
May your close Family and your faith in God help each of you to perservere through this difficult period.
With my fullest Sympathy,
Don Fiorino
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Date: March 30th 2009
Dear Fortin Family, You won't know me by name but my father knew Joseph years ago he served in World War United States Army 1942-1945 my father Alvis E.May and my mother Gertrude (Gladys) May had diner's back in the 60,70's one of the diner was on 5th ave. After my mother passed away he would go along with me shopping ect. with me everyday one day i stooped into fortin Iron to shop and my father said well, i know him he wanted to come in with me he chatted a while with some one he his self was very ill at the time and passed away after our visit he was 86 but told me a few stories about him as he did with a lot of his old customers and friends and i just found out that he passed as well i just want to say bless you and your family i know your hearts are heavy may God bless and comfort you durning this difficult time. Alvis (AL) May daughter: Brenda