Josephine Forte obituary: Josephine Forte's Obituary, Columbus

In Memory Of
Josephine E. Forte
1934 - 2019

Obituary photo of Josephine Forte, Columbus-OH
Obituary photo of Josephine Forte, Columbus-OH

In Memory Of
Josephine E. Forte
1934 - 2019

Josephine E. Forte, 85, of Columbus, passed away October 1, 2019. Josephine was born June 27, 1934 to Salvatore and Rita (Gustine) Trapasso.

She was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Josephine was an avid card player and enjoyed word puzzles. She was an Ohio State Football fan and an amazing cook. She was married to the late Joseph A. Forte for 64 years.

Josephine will be deeply missed by her; children Rita (Michael) Sweet, Frank (Christine) Forte, Felicia Bernardo, Angelo Forte; grandchildren Joseph (Stephanie), Carl (Amy), James (Mandy), Maria; 7 great-grandchildren along with many other family and friends.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, brother’s Michael, Albert, Raymond, mother-in-law Phyllis Forte.

Visitation will be Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at Newcomer NE Chapel 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial services will be Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11am at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel in Lockbourne.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society and Central Ohio Hospice.
Josephine E. Forte, 85, of Columbus, passed away October 1, 2019. Josephine was born June 27, 1934 to Salvatore and Rita (Gustine) Trapasso.

She was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Josephine was an avid card player and enjoyed word puzzles. She was an Ohio State Football fan and an amazing cook. She was married to the late Joseph A. Forte for 64 years.

Josephine will be deeply missed by her; children Rita (Michael) Sweet, Frank (Christine) Forte, Felicia Bernardo, Angelo Forte; grandchildren Joseph (Stephanie), Carl (Amy), James (Mandy), Maria; 7 great-grandchildren along with many other family and friends.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, brother’s Michael, Albert, Raymond, mother-in-law Phyllis Forte.

Visitation will be Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at Newcomer NE Chapel 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial services will be Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11am at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel in Lockbourne.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society and Central Ohio Hospice.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
3047 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43231
Directions & Map

Service

Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00am
St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel

Northeast Chapel (614-818-1188) is assisting the family

Northeast Chapel (614-818-1188) is assisting the family

Memorial Video

Guestbook

Condolence messages can be comforting to family and friends who are experiencing a loss.

Click "Share Memories" above to leave your message.