St. Joseph's Cemetery Sign

Phillip Forte Grave Marker

This grave marker which is at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, located at
179 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey reveals that Phillip Forte served in the United States Coast Guard before and or during World War II
and died at the age of 93.

Phillip Forte was not on the Original Wall Unit List, but this confirms his connection to Hackensack by being buried within its borders since passing
and forevermore.

Your grave marker confirms your service for which we are grateful.

Written by:
Bob Meli
August 27, 2017

Background image of U.S. Coast Guard logo before World War II obtained from: http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2016/01/coast-guard-aviation-into-the-storm-for-100-years-2/