John A. Fortuna Jr.
September 13, 1946 ~ November 26, 2025
Born in:
New Haven, Connecticut
Resided in:
Hamden, Connecticut
John A. Fortuna, Jr., age 79, of Hamden passed away on November 26, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on September 13, 1946, he was the oldest child of the late John A. Fortuna, Sr. and Frances Giampapa Fortuna. John is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Ginny (King) Fortuna and his natural son; his brother and sister in-law, Thomas and Dolores Fortuna, Sr.; his nieces, Lisa, Kate, and AnnaMarie; nephews, Tom Jr. and John; his great-niece Kallie Mae; and great-nephews, Brody, Beniamino, and Giovanni. John was predeceased by his brother, Robert Fortuna.
John was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a fever pitch Boston Red Sox fan. With his brothers, he co-owned the former Grandma’s Old Fashion Bakery, Family Bakery, and subsequently Family Music Center. A saxophone and keyboard player, John shared his love of music as the former bandleader of several bands, including the nationally touring Beau Geste Show Band.
Friends may attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 6, 2025 to be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul VI Parish/Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Circular Ave., Hamden. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, <https://www.kidney.org/>, or plant a tree in his memory at www.plantmemorialtree.com. Arrangements are in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, Hamden. To send a condolence to his family, please see his obituary at: www.beecherandbennett.com.
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Mass of Christian Burial: December 6, 2025 12:00 pm
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To the family of John, We are so sorry for the loss of John and his kind soul. He had many great times jamming out at the music store with my dad Louie. I am happy that my father had such a great friendship with John and Bobby and also still with Tommy. Sleep well John- with love from the Milano family Louie, Cindy and Jamie.
with Love, The Sokolowski’s
I am extending my heartfelt sympathy to all of you . My prayers and thoughts are with you , during this extremely difficult time .
With deepest condolences,
Nancy Ferraro, My Mother Nancy Porto, and Family
To Virginia and
your family:
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of John, your dear husband and best friend.
You were such a loving, loyal wife, and John really loved and appreciated you so very much.
May your many years of fond memories and God’s promise of the Resurrection sustain you, and give you comfort and peace at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Lona Collins and Irma Russ
To John’s family he was such a wonderful person we sat next to each other in dialysis soon as I walk threw the door he would say hi Mary I am going to miss him deeply so sorry for your loss
John fought a valiant fight with his loving family always there to support him.
May he, and you, now find peace.
John you were always a nice man. It was fun taking lessons with Bob and my son with Dennis. Also fun playing together a couple of times. My heart goes out to Tom and family. RIP my friend.