Joseph LaForgia

Joseph LaForgia of Nanuet passed away on May 7.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a Battalion Chief for the FDNY until his retirement in 1996.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Trudy (Wettler); daughters Diane and her husband Jim Mitchell of Valley Cottage; and Nancy and her husband Barry of West Nyack; and seven grandchildren, Andrew, Timothy, Bryan, Katie, Danny, Jennifer and Michelle.
LaForgia was predeceased by his son Robert and daughter Susan.
Visitation was held at the Higgins Funeral Home in New City, New York. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Shrine Church in Nanuet. Interment followed at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Nanuet.
Donations in LaForgia’s name can be made to Joan’s Legacy, 27 Union Square West, #304, New York, NY 10003.