Antonio "Tony" Ricardo Fortes, 56, of New Haven, departed this life July 17, 2010.
Born in New Haven, CT, June 26, 1954, he was the son of Lillian Fortes and the late Manuel Joseph Fortes, Sr.
He was most recently employed at Long Wharf Theatre as Head of Maintenance and had also been employed at Yale University and the State of CT Department of Children and Youth Services.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Patricia Stevenson (Emerson) and Barbara Fortes (Jack); brothers, Manuel Joseph Fortes, Jr. and John Fortes (Melba); two nieces; four nephews, two great nieces; and a host of aunts, several cousins and friends.
A celebration of Mr. Fortes' life will be held Friday, July 23, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
