Angela Strano Forte
January 26, 1929 - June 6, 2014
Albany- Angela Strano Forte, 85, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born in Catania, Italy she was the daughter of the late Massimo and Domenica Sheghi Strano. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank A. Forte. Angela came to America at the age of 26 aboard the Andrea Doria Ship. She worked for the NYS Department of Mental Health after her retirement from the Fuller Brush Company. She loved gardening and cooking for her family and the neighborhood. The love of her life was spending time with her grandchildren. She was the beloved mother of Vincent C. Forte (Patricia), Rosemary Ward (Kevin), Mario Forte, Linda Forte, Frank G. Forte (Deborah) and Ann Marie Forte-Toms (Howard); cherished grandmother of Angela (Joshua), Patrick, Frankie and Karissa; great-grandmother of Arlo Joshua. Funeral services Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 9:15 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany, thence to St. Francis of Assisi, Delaware Ave Worship Site, Albany at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call Tuesday, June 10, 2014 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Angela in a special way may send contributions to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 391 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com
Albany- Angela Strano Forte, 85, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born in Catania, Italy she was the daughter of the late Massimo and Domenica Sheghi Strano. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank A. Forte.... View Obituary & Service Information