J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Forti, Kathryn D.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Kathryn DiCarlo Forti, 90, of Colonial Heights Health Care Center, and formerly of Hopewell, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1917 in Washington, D.C. the daughter of the late Imnocenzo and Marie DiBartolomeo DiCarlo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Forti, two sisters, Emily Teti and Violet Iacangelo, three brothers, Edmund, Joseph, and Samuel DiCarlo. She is survived by her son, Kenneth W. Forti of Richmond; a daughter, Vivi Juenger of Hopewell; granddaughter, Katherine Forti-Vargas and husband Ramon; grandsons, Alexander Forti and wife Aliya, Nicholas Forti and fiancée Eleris Lester; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Sarah Forti, and a brother John DiCarlo and wife, Imogene of Sharpsburg, Md. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church of Hopewell and was a former owner/operator of The Anchor Room in Hopewell. The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 28, 2008 from 7-8:30 in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 1:00 p. m. March29, 2008 in St. James Catholic Church, 6th street, Hopewell, Va. Interment will be private. The family is being served by Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Virginia 23235. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

I am so sorry to hear of "Kitti's" death. Although my memories of her are from when I was very young, I remember her as one of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever met. She was a wonderful family friend and a blessing. My grandmother, Alberta Webber, counted her as a good friend as well. My thoughts are with her family.

Laura Webber

Posted by: Laura Webber at April 7, 2008 10:32 AM

Dear Kenny and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother's death and send my love and prayers to each of you. Many of my favorite Hopewell memories are of the Forti family and the Anchor Room - best pizzas and hamburgers in town. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Bonnie

Posted by: Bonnie Chappell Moody at March 31, 2008 07:10 PM

Thoughts for my Grandmother:
There are no words that could ever convey the depth of my love and affection for you. Although the mere thought of never looking into your kind eyes again is unfathomable, I take solace in knowing that you lived a long and prosperous life and never took a minutes' pause to express regret over any of it. If there is a heaven above, you are surely a resident of that divine place.
I will never forget you.....

Thank you Dad, Vivi, Nicholas, Katherine, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Imogene, and all of the other family members and friends who were part of our 24 hour vigil over our dear Grandma/Mom/Sister.

Posted by: Alex Forti at March 29, 2008 09:53 PM

i would like to say Mrs. Forti was a VERY SPECIAL lady. so warm , always smiling and if you were having a bad day she would undoubtly cheer you up. she came to our activity room everyday for music, socializing and group activities. she will be greatly MISSED. Brenda Heath

Posted by: Brenda Heath at March 28, 2008 05:33 PM

Kenny. So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I have many of fond memories of visiting at your house and having band practice in the basement.Oh yeah and going over to the Anchor Room afterwards for pizza and burgers.She is in our thoughts and prayers, as are you and your family. Russ

Posted by: Russ Vergara Jr. at March 28, 2008 09:31 AM