Obituary of Antoinette Fortunato

Surrounded by her family on September 21, 2011, Antoinette "Toni" Fortunato left this world to be with Pat, the love of her life, whom she married on October 12, 1941 in St. Philip Neri Church in the Bronx. Toni was born Antoinette Marie Belvedere on September 29, 1918 in New York City. Toni was a wonderful, loved and cherished mom to three children, Roberta Grady, Christine Sena and Paul Fortunato. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers and sisters. Toni loved animals, especially her cat, Cleo. She also cherished everything in nature. Toni was a wonderful cook; her desserts will be missed. She found great joy having family and friends over for many holiday dinners, birthdays and gatherings. Toni and Pat also loved to dance weekends at Glen Island Casino. Toni had a close knit group of friends and caregivers who made it possible for her to live at home. She will be greatly missed by many people. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24 at St. Mary's Church, 11 Clinton Street in Wappingers Falls. Interment will follow in Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Fishkill. For directions to the funeral home or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.