Joe Fortino, Sr. of Gilroy, passed away Jan. 13.
Joe Fortino, Sr. of Gilroy, passed away Jan. 13.
He was preceded in death by his wife Freda Fortino, son Robert Fortino, and brothers Sandy and Al Fortino.
He is survived y his children, daughter-in-law Margaret, son Jim and his wife Pat Fortino, son Joe and his wife Peggy Fortino; grandchildren, Gordon and Sandy, Tim and Andrea, Lieutenant John and Michelle, Mike and Keri, Amanda, Carolyn, Joe and Renee; great-grandchildren, Amy, Ashley, Johnny, Jacob, Jessica, Lukas, Niko, Jenna, Daniel, Anthony, and Dominic; brother to Frank and Ruby, Ron and Maxine, Louise Fortino; nephew to Louise Nacarrato and Juanita Gallo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe enjoyed fishing, swimming, bowling, boxing and working with his hands.
In the 50’s, Joe owned Liberty Club, Club O.K. and Club 14-0, after which he went to work for Atlas Pools where he worked as a foreman until his retirement.
Memorial services will take place 6:30pm Thursday, Jan. 20 at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.
