Amario C. "Marty" Fortes, 66, of New Bedford died Monday January 9, 2006 at New England Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Diana (Gomes) Fortes, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Candido and Antonia "Tanya" (Ramos) Fortes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Fortes was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in New Bedford.
He was formerly employed as a construction worker for many years.
Mr. Fortes served in the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed cooking and playing music on the xylophone and guitar.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Mark Fortes of Boston; 2 brothers, Eddie Fortes and Anthony Fortes, both of Boston; a granddaughter; and several cousins.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Saturday, January 14th at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Friday, January 20th from 4-8 PM.
Interment St. John's Cemetery.