FRANCIS R. "FRANK" FORTE

Francis R. "Frank" Forte, 65, of Pleasant View Ave. Johnston, passed away Wednesday June 18, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of Beverly (Parrillo) Forte. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George and Frances (O'Brien) Forte. Mr. Forte worked for Colfax Inc. for 26 years before retiring in 1996. Besides his wife he is survived by his children; Lisa Cavanaugh of Johnston, Wendy Harrison and Larry Forte both of North Providence, his two sisters Virginia DiOrio and Patricia O'Hearn both of Cranston, and his two brothers William Forte of Cranston and John Forte of Coventry, and two grandchildren. He was the brother of the late George, James and Robert Forte. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:00 am. in St. Thomas Church Providence, and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave Cranston on Friday 4-8 pm. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Diabetes Foundation of RI. 1117 Douglas Avenue Unit #2 North Providence, 02904

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