Robert Fortini,91
Robert Arthur Fortini, 91 of North Adams died on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at North Adams Commons.
Robert was born in North Adams, Ma on June 23, 1933, a son of Frank E. and Pauline (LeGrand) Fortini. He attended North Adams schools and was a graduate of Drury High School. Robert also served as a member of the Massachusetts National Guard.
Robert married the former Margaret Tietgens on April 28, 1962.
Robert was employed as a shipping clerk at Grace Company and General Electric. He also worked for 40 years as a part-time cook at Boston Seafood.
Robert was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and was a member of the North Adams Mason Lodge.
Robert is survived by his loving wife Margaret and their six children; Robert Fortini (significant other Elizabeth Petri), Mary Varteresian (John), Russell Fortini (Pam), Richard Fortini and Ronald Fortini (Helen) and Melinda Sprague. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Kate and Emma Varteresian, Hannah and Ryan Fortini, Taylor, Hadley and Jared Sprague. He was the last of his family and was predeceased by his sisters Rita Pedrin, Veronica Landry, Barbara Rondeau and Bernadette Barbeau and his brothers John, William, Frank and Donald Fortini.
NOTICE: Funeral services for Roberth Arthur Fortini will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 1:00 P.M. Calling hours will take place directly before the Mass from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home, CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall Street, North Adams. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Western Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association in care of Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home.To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
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