Alfonso A. Fortunato
Alfonso A. Fortunato, 89, of Houston passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.
He was born July 30, 1933 in Polina, Italy a son of the late Frank and Matilda Ratenni Fortunato.
Mr. Fortunato was a member of Bethlem Lutheran Church in Scenery Hill.
He loved sports and was a member of the American Legion.
Fort Pitt Bridge Works in Canonsburg employed him as a Fitter for 28 years until his retirement.
On June 26, 1976 in Washington, he married Freda M. Kelley who resides in Houston.
Surviving are a daughter, Debbie Fortunato Czernecki of Scott Township; and three step-sons, Jim Reckner of Missouri, John Reckner of Richeyville, and Donald “Cub” Reckner also of Missouri.
Also surviving is a brother, Anthony Fortunato of Canonsburg; and a sister, Margaret Alderson of Canonsburg; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia Remailey Fortunato; children Frank, Allen, Cheryl, and James Fortunato; and brothers, Frank and Domenick Fortunato.
Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. January 4, in Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home, 194 East College Street in Canonsburg, followed immediately by a funeral service to be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Gibson officiating.
Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family to help offset final expenses.
A tribute wall is available at www.deangelocare.com.