Mr. Severino R. "Rolando" Forte, 92, of Division Street, Amsterdam, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2011 with his loving family at his side. He was born in San Jose de las Lajas, Cuba on January 8, 1919, the son of the late Antonio and Guillermina Forte. He was raised in Cuba and worked for the Goodyear Tire Co. for 17 years. He came to the United States in 1962, settling in Amsterdam in 1964. He worked for the General Electric Company in Schenectady before retiring in 1986. Mr. Forte was well known for the bright smile he always wore on his face. An avid Yankees fan, he also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Mr. Forte married Elda Montalvo Forte on January 30, 1947. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by one son, Louis R. Forte and his wife Sylvia of Corpus Christi, TX, a cherished grandson, Timothy J. Forte and his wife Kelly of Amsterdam, and his great-granddaughters, Alexandra and Victoria Forte, all of Amsterdam. Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by his sisters, Aleida Forte Fascenda of Cuba and Sila Baez of Miami, Florida. He was of the Christian Faith and a member of the Free Masons. Funeral services will be held on Thursday evening, September 22, 2011 at 7:00p.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam. Private Interment will be in St. Michael, the Archangel Cemetery in Amsterdam. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Cancer Research Hospital c/o the funeral home office.