Jose is survived by his wife, Maria Da Fonte; sons Jose Da Fonte, Manual Da Fonte and Jimmy Fortado; daughter Anna Maria Da Fonte; and step daughter Eva Amaral; brother Umberto Da Fonte, sisters Maria Da Fonte Mello, Lenore Da Fonte, Cisbela Da Fonte, Frances Garcia and sister Ilda Diaq. Jose also leaves five grandchildren to cherish his memory.
A visitation for Jose will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel, 202 N. Teilman Ave., Fresno, California 93706.
A Funeral Service will occur Friday, June 7, 2019 at 11:30 am at St. Jude Catholic Church, 208 W. Jefferson Ave., Fresno, California 93706. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park.