George Fornetti

George “Chin” Fornetti, 89 of Iron Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born on November 1, 1921 in Iron Mountain, son of the late James and Anna (Manko) Fornetti. He was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain. George graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1940 where he was a member of the 1939 U.P. Class B Basketball Champs. He was an U.S.Army veteran of WWII. On April 19, 1952, George married Angela Laurich in Goodman, Wisconsin. George worked for the Iron Mountain Police Department and the U. S. Postal Service before retiring. George was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Postal Workers Union and a life member of the D.A.V. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a strong family man and especially loved his grandchildren. He was an avid Iron Mountain Mountaineer fan and was named “Fan of the Year”. He never missed any of the children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events or school events. George is survived by his loving wife of more than 58 years, Angela Fornetti of 513 W. Spring St. Marquette, MI 49855 His four children, Mary Lou (favorite son in-law, Pat) Gingras of Champion, James (Winnie) Fornetti of Iron Mountain, Timm (Mary) Fornetti of Iron Mountain, Steven Fornetti of Fowlerville, MI; one brother, Donald Fornetti of Breitung Twp.; three grandchildren, Danny Fornetti (Sarah Cempel) of Mokina IL, m Matt Fornetti & Brooke Fornetti, both of Iron Mountain; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Special Needs Unit @ Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 516 Fisher Street, Marquette, MI 49855 Condolences may be expressed online to the family of George “Chin” Fornetti at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with arrangements.

George Fornetti

November 1, 1921 - December 15, 2010