Angela Fornetti

Angela T. Fornetti, 92, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara. She was born on May 12, 1920 in Goodman, WI, daughter of the late John and Johanna (Sega) Laurich. Angela graduated from Goodman High School in 1938 and continued her education at the St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fon Du Lac, WI where she obtained her certification as a Registered Nurse. She has resided in Iron Mountain since 1950. On April 19, 1952 Angela married George "Chin" Fornetti in Goodman, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2010. Angela worked as a Registered Nurse for the V.A. Hospital in Tomah, WI, Danville, IL and for the last part of her career in Iron Mountain, retiring in 1977. She was one of the original nurses when the V.A. was opened locally. Angela was a longtime volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul Store in Iron Mountain. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Assoc. Angela was a woman of faith and prayed the rosary daily. She enjoyed cooking at deer camp, knitting, her amazon parakeet, Flipper, and never missed going to her grandchildren's events. Most of all, she dearly loved her children and grandchildren and her only wish was that they all be happy. She is survived by four children, Mary Lou (favorite son in-law, Pat) Gingras of Champion, Jim (Winnie) Fornetti of Iron Mountain, Timm (Mary) Fornetti of Iron Mountain, Steven Fornetti of Fowlerville, MI; a sister, Mary Peronteau of Wabeno, WI; a brother-in-law, Donald Fornetti of Breitung Twp.; three grandchildren, Danny Fornetti (Sarah Cempel) of Crest Hill, IL, Matt Fornetti & Brooke Fornetti, both of Iron Mountain; and several nieces and nephews. Angela was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Daske and a brother, Anthony Laurich. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:30am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Fr. Raymond Valerio will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Angela Fornetti online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com or can be sent to Jim Fornetti, 1410 Milliman St. Iron Mountain, MI 49801. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with funeral arrangements.

Angela Fornetti

June 5, 1920 - June 5, 2012