Birth date: Nov 1, 1955 Death date: Mar 18, 2020
Donna L. Fortino, 64, of Solvay, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by her sons. Donna was born in Syracuse to the late John D. and Joan (Newell) Fortino, Sr. After graduating from Read Obituary
I personally will miss Donna so much. We shared a lot of time together. We laughed together cried together loved our kids together. I will remember her because she just got me! I could be myself with her and know she accepted me with all my idiosyncrasies! I’m so thankful to have had many years with her she will be missed. Bingo just won’t be the same without her. (She was so convinced it was fixed!) every time I watch one of the many programs we watched together I will be reminded of her. I’m just so thankful for her friendship and so sad that she is gone. I really wish I could have changed that. Love you miss Donna cupcake!!
Donna Fortino was a Force! We met years ago, and We had Children about the same age. She was a good-hearted woman! We sure had fun when we were young ♥️. No matter the Hardship, she was the Victor. We spoke about 40 minutes on the cell, a week before she ended up in University Hospital. No matter the time away, we always thought about each other. And picked back up where we left off. I loved her Family, like my own. Loved her Stories about everyone, and everything in her Arena. She loved her Sons, and Grandchildren with all her Heart! So Proud of Jeffrey, and Ted, and the Lives that they were leading! She mentioned Ted’s girlfriend/fiancée. Donna said she is a Keeper! Ted’s Continuing Education, and Job Prospects in the Near Future. She was Always about Family❣️️ May God Bless, and Comfort her Son’s and their Families, her Sibling’s and their families! She may have been a Single Mom, but the Village she Built was a Fortress‼️ Jesus Saves 🙏🏼
I met Donna in 1982. She was a wonderful person and friend. I still make her half moon cookies...they are the best! I will continue to remember her especially when I bake those cookies. God bless her and her loved ones. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time.
My heart goes out to Teddy and Jeffrey along with her grandchildren, and family. Donna was not only a co-worker with me at Chase/Fiserv, she was my friend. We had fun working together and also got together outside the work place. I was there when she gave birth to her son Jeffrey as her coach. I am surely blessed to have shared that wonderful moment. Unfortunately, I was not there when Teddy was born, however I was happy to share his special day of his senior prom. Your mom was a thought cookie. She always worked hard to provide for the both of you as a single mom. She had some tough times, but she never gave up or quit, but persevered. Donna was real. She never made excuses, what you saw is what you got. She also had a heart of gold. If you ever needed something, she wouldn't hesitate to help. Everybody loved her half moon cookies, especially me!!! I will miss you my dear friend. Rest In Peace.
I remember coming to Syracuse with my mom and Cousin Donna was one (of many) of the family was always so happy to see us, to see my mom - her aunt. She came to get us at the airport and remember thinking *knowing* immediately that this woman was family. I know she loved her boys you could see it when she spoke of them. A mother's love is never gone and is seen in the kindness of those left behind.
May you rest in peace my friend! Until we meet again and continue where we left off! Maybe we will have Big M up in heaven! Love you❤️❤️❤️
I love you grandma donna forever in my heart ❤️
I’m so very sorry to hear about Donna. Remembering her on our bus and in school. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
