Nicholas Richard Fortunato, Sr., 88, of Frederick County, Virginia died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Hilltop House Assisted Living.
Mr. Fortunato was born in 1928 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Nicholas A. and Petrina R. Fortunato. He retired from Triangle Pacific Corporation. Mr. Fortunato was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Navy achieving the rank of E2 as Seaman Apprentice. He was of the Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
Surviving are daughters, Linda K. Fortunato and Teresa K. Fortunato; son, Nicholas R. Fortunato, Jr. (Karen) of Middletown, Virginia; sisters, Josephine, Mary, Phyllis and Carolyn; grandchildren, Joseph A. Fortunato and Nicholas A. Fortunato.
Nicholas is preceded in death by a sister, Rose; and four brothers, Joseph, George, Frank and Edward Fortunato.
Inurnment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.