John Julius Forte, Sr. was born on March 21, 1940 in Bronx, New York and passed away on April 24, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was married to his wife, Patricia, for 25 years. Mr. Forte retired from Florida law enforcement. He has worked as a police officer, a detective, and spent 9 years as a jail warden in St. Lucie Co., Florida, where he was promoted to the rank of Major. Mr. Forte retired in 1994 and moved to Crossville, Tennessee. He loved football and baseball. Mr. Forte was a New York Yankees and a New York Giants fan.

Mr. Forte was preceded in death by his mother- Catherine Forte; father- Celeste Forte; and his brother- Robert Forte.

Mr. Forte is survived by his wife- Patricia Forte; children- John, Jr. and Christine Forte of Crossville, Tennessee, Donald and Yvette Forte of Pennsylvania, Kenneth and Kim Forte of Crossville, Tennessee, Lisa Grimes of Palm City, Florida, Laurie and Andy Runge, and Todd and Sandra Bower; and 16 grandchildren.

To celebrate John’s life, the family and friends will gather at “Forte’s on the Square” restaurant on May 1, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to “Hospice of Cumberland County.”