William C. Fortune Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-01-04T15:00:00
End: 2025-01-04T17:00:00
Location: Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel)

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William C. Fortune of Tonawanda, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on December 29, 2024 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William C. Fortune to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilfred Fortune and Loraine Fortune; and his brothers, John and Thomas Fortune. He is survived by: his wife Judith Fortune; his daughters, Kathleen Fortune, Deborah Gisleson (Zach) and Joanna Ritchie (Josh); his grandchildren, Sloan Gisleson, Tucker Gisleson, Macklin Gisleson, Lennon Ritchie and Gwen Ritchie; and his sister Kathleen Groves (David). He is also survived by several nephews and cousins.

Donations may be made in Bill's name to either the St. Vincent DePaul Society or to The Salvation Army.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lombardo Funeral Home

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January 2, 2025

Jim McColl wrote a sympathy message

“Judy We are thinking of you and family and want to offer our deepest sympathies. Sending love and support during this difficult time. Many happy times with Bill and our group in Florida. We really enjoyed him! Love Pat & Jim”

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Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel)
885 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226

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