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Robert Forte Obituary

Robert Richard Forte MT. PLEASANT - Mr. Robert Richard Forte, 87, of Mount Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born on February 9, 1929 in Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Pasquale Forte and the late Mary Filippelli Forte. Robert was an Emmy Award-winning Editor/Producer for CBS 60 Minutes and CBS Sports for over 35 years, working closely with his great friend, Andy Rooney. Robert will be missed by his wife, Sheena; along with eight children, Linda Forte-Haggerty, Susan Forte, Thomas Forte, Nancy Forte, Carol Forte, Graham Forte, Jennifer Forte, Lara Forte; and three grandchildren, Mhairi, Isla and Robert. He was predeceased by two children and two brothers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 5pm - 7pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 950 Darrell Creek Trail, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2016.

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Heather Piedmont

August 1, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Bob. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy and Bob DuBos

August 1, 2016

Dear Sheena and Family;
Throughout Bob's life, he was like an ever-glowing candle, brightly lighting the way to all he met. He was a gentle Giant where one felt they were his most Loved, his Best Friend, or his Most interested Associate He was a Brother to his Comrades in Arms in the Army Security Agency in Germany. He was a Man amongst men and we will all miss him. He and each of you will remain in our daily prayers.
Rest in Peace, dear Friend, and Pray for us.
Judy and Bob DuBos

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