William Edward Fortuna

William Edward Fortuna, age 83, passed away on Saturday May 14th at his home in Aberdeen MD surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Stanley and Barbara Fortuna on Nov 5th, 1927. He was a wonderful husband, a loving father and brother and a great friend to many. He leaves behind his wife Eileen whom he was happily married to for 58 years. His sons, Steven Fortuna, and wife Christina of CA. and Frank Fortuna, and wife Debbie of Port Deposit. His daughters Jayne Shannon and husband Jimmy of Bel Air, and Helen Pearson and husband Les of California MD. He also leaves behind his grandchildren. Daniella Fortuna of CA. Jennifer and Bryan Shannon of Bel Air. Leilani Pearson of Great Mills MD. Gary Pearson and his wife Aimee of VA. Haunani and Joseph Pearson of California, MD. and one Great granddaughter Briley Pearson of TX. His brothers Edward of FL. Timothy of Italy, David of TX and his sister Katrina of NY also survive him. Bill was proud to have served as a decorated soldier in the United States Army for 24 years. He served in World War II, Japan, England, Korea, and Vietnam. Bill was an usher at St. Joan of Arc for many years. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus of Havre de Grace, the Catholic War Veterans, The American Legion and The Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved playing Santa Claus at John Archer School, The Harford Center, and for his friends at the Aberdeen Senior Center. He also really enjoyed playing cards and shuffleboard at the Senior Center. Known by many as" Bingo Bill" he loved to help run the Bingo games for the Catholic War Veterans. A viewing will be held on Wednesday May 18th at the Tarring Cargo Funeral Home, Aberdeen, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a St Joan of Arc, 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen on May 19th at 10:00am with Father William P. Foley officiating. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. The family would especially like to thank his wonderful caring doctors and staff, Dr. Shukla, Dr. Nowakowski, Dr. Song, Dr Nivatpumin and Dr. Craig (Perry Point VAMC) and all the beautiful people at Amedisys Hospice Services, Dave Lambert and Staff. Contributions maybe made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 353, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001