When my uncle passed away, we had 12 musical notes carved into his gravestone to represent the 12 nieces and nephews.
When my sister passed away, we were no longer this beautiful melody, a note was missing.
Today, we lost another note.
Rest in peace Mike (Mickey) Forti. You will be missed.
Rest in peace Mike (Mickey) Forti. You will be missed.
Cousin Bea
Services for Mickey: Life
Services for Mickey:
Life Dates: 11/2/1948 - 4/4/2010
History: Mr. Forti was born 61 years ago in Batavia to the late Anthony and Carmen "Minnie" LaRussa Forti. He was retired from NYS Department of Corrections where he was a counselor for over 15 years. He was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry. He was a member of the NRA, Life Member of the DAV #166, former and charter member of the Vietnam Veterans Association #193, and member of the former St. Nicholas Social Club. Mike was co-operator of the Veterans Outreach Center in Batavia; he formerly worked at Batavia Downs. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and garden.
Survived By: He is survived by his wife of 24 years Ellen Mullins Forti of Batavia, daughter Jillian Forti of Batavia and granddaughter Jaiden Michael. One brother Anthony (Jean) Forti of Albany, two sisters Rosalind (David) Forti Fernandes of Massachusetts, Mary Forti of Virginia and a good friend Joe Ficarella of Batavia. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Visitation: Friends may call on Tuesday April 6, 2010 from 3 to 7 PM at the Funeral Home
Services: Prayers will be recited on Wednesday April 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM in Ascension Parish (St. Anthony's), 122 Liberty Street, Batavia.
Burial: Burial will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery
Memorials: The family suggests memorials to Chapter #193 Vietnam Veterans Association, 53 West Main Street, LeRoy, New York 14482.
God Bless You Mike.....It
God Bless You Mike.....It saddened me greatly to hear that you've left us to join the great feast at the Lord's table. Sad for me and so may others yet joyous for you. I'll never forget you and those fun filled years at St. Anthony's School. You Mike, the one with the big heart.
My condolences to your family. I know that they recognize how greatly you are loved and how saddened I am for their loss.
We shall all meet again soon my friend.
Thanks, Barb. He will be
Thanks, Barb. He will be missed.