Maria was born in the town of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico to Paulina Sanchez & Hector Perez on June 8th 1952. When Maria was a young teenager she and her family relocated to New York where she completed her secondary education. She married her love, Eduardo Fortunato on June 26th 1981 in Brooklyn, New York and in 1991 embarked on a new life when she relocated to Tampa FL with Eduardo and their 3 children. Maria worked in the Insurance Industry for more than 30 years and was also an entrepreneur alongside her beloved husband Eduardo. Maria also loved to travel and although her visit to Europe alongside her brother was special, her most precious travels were to her beloved island, Puerto Rico. She was a such an amazing, loving gentle soul who fiercely practiced philanthropy during her lifetime. She helped many people over the years and later in life was very much involved with her church. All who had the privilege of knowing Maria realized how exceptionally special and unique she was. Her courage, goodness, and wisdom will live on in her legacy of love. We will love you forever and always mom.
Maria is survived by her 3 children, Mark Barreto, Monica Gonzalez and Khristina Fortunato, and three grandchildren, Dante Lindsay, Joel Barreto, Victoria Gonzalez.
Pallbearers will be Mark Barreto, Joel Barreto, Raul Gonzalez, Richard Perez, Victor Carson, Manie Lindsey, Jeff Loomis, and Wayne Hylton.
Both Visitation and Funeral services will be held on November 28th, 2020 at Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood, 3207 W. Bearss Ave. Tampa, Fl. Visitation will be held at 10:00am and Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm.
Committal Services will be held on November 28th, 2020 at 2:00pm at the Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 N. US 301, Thonotosassa, FL.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 4802 Haymaker ct. Tampa, Florida 33624 following Committal Services.
The family of Maria Fortunato wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all our wonderful family and friends.
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