Joseph Paul Forte Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 30, 2025, Joseph Paul Forte (Elmira, New York) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph D. Forte and Therese Esposito Forte; his stepfather-in-law Harold Dickerson; and his brothers-in-law, Scott Dickerson and Kenny Durham.
He is survived by: his wife Monica DePalma Forte; his child J. Paulie Forte (Taryn); his granddaughter Lydia; his siblings, Michael J. (Diane Forte), Maureen A. Forte, Anthony G. (Kim Forte) and Jacqueline F. (Paul Henry); his parents-in-law, Amber Dickerson-Whitford (Fran Whitford) and Charles A. DePalma (Sherry DePalma); and his siblings-in-law, Charles "Tony", Yvonne DePalma, Mary Ellen, Tim Westervelt, Maria, Leonard Collins, Christina DePalma Maffucci, Cindy Durham, Susan and Heather DePalma-Spivey. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Victory Highway Wesleyan Church (150 Victory Hwy, Painted Post, NY 14870).
Those wishing may remember Paul with a donation to Victory Highway Wesleyan Church.
