John Forté

Sunrise: January 30, 1975
Sunset: January 12, 2026

 Thank you for joining us in celebrating the life of John Edward Forté. This is a private service, and we kindly ask that if you know others who are planning to attend, they should RSVP to events@hoverflyevents.com as soon as possible.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: Service from 1-3 p.m. followed by a Jam Session
Location: Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Road, Tisbury, MA 02575

Attire is warm, joyful, and expressive. Due to snow and the season, comfortable, durable footwear is encouraged.

Parking is available at the venue, and rideshare and taxis are available from each port and around the island.

Everyone is invited to stay at Ag Hall after the memorial for a special jam session — a few hours of music to honor the joy John brought us all.

We invite you to bring a favorite dish and/or your favorite beverage to share with the community and little ones.

For a bite or cocktail after the jam session, we recommend 9 Craft Kitchen & Bar in Vineyard Haven, which is within walking distance of the ferry and the downtown Vineyard Haven area.

Questions or assistance:
Email: events@hoverflyevents.com | Text: 202-415-6264

Donation Options

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