| John Forbes III
March 30, 1958 - April 23, 2007
John Forbes III, 49, of Washington Township, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 23, 2007.
Born: On March 30, 1958 in Birmingham, Ala., he was a son of the late Douglas and Elizabeth Forbes.
Personal: John had previously resided in Westfield, NJ where he had graduated from Westfield High School, Class of 1976. He was an elevator constructor worker with Schindler Elevator Co., Morristown, NJ, for 25 years, retiring in 2003. He had enjoyed collecting antiques and Zippo lighters.He was of the Catholic faith.
Memberships: John was a member of the IUEC Local 1; the Pohatcong Memorial VFW Men’s Auxiliary Post 6701; the Sons of the American Legion Post 209; and was a member of the Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) of New Jersey.
Survivors: John is survived by his companion, Karen D’Amanda; a sister, Anne Forbes of Springfield; two brothers, Andrew of Springfield, and Malcolm of Florida; a goddaughter, Samantha, and her brothers, James and John.
Services: Visitation will be Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. with Fr. Blaise Baran officiating at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, Washington, NJ.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: john and louise walsh
Condolence: how saddened we were to hear of john's passing we are confident that he is at peace now and enjoying all the comforts that our Lord has to give we will keep you all in our prayers love louise and john
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Elise Millea
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of the death of John. I went to Westfield High School and am close friend's of the Parrott Family Nancy, Leonard, and Roy. It is through them I knew of John most. I will remember him most as being kind and funny. They will miss him terribly. Nancy would often keep me up to date as to what was happening with John. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Elise
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Troeller family
Condolence: Words cannot express our sorrow at this time. John was loved so deeply by us all and such a gift to all of us. John will be missed each and every day. We were so blessed to have John in our lives and our lives are so much better for having him as a part of our family. The triplets will miss their godfather but are so much stronger for having learned from him. We love you always!!!!!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Jill McMillan
Condolence: My prayers and thoughts are with you. John is someone who will be greatly missed. He was good friend for a long time. I loved him.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Marty & Mike Holliday
Condolence: We were saddened to hear of John's passing. We were neighbors for many years. We want to send our sympathy to Anne, Andrew and Malcolm.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Brian Brady
Condolence: I was very sad to hear about John,he was a great guy. Brian
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Tracy Fooster
Condolence: My condolences to the entire Forbes family. I went to School with John and Malcolm. My prayers are with you all. May GOD continue to see you through your time of grief.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Pallister Family
Condolence: Karen and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of John. May the prayers of all who knew him help you and your family through this very difficult time.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: the NY Troellers
Condolence: We will also miss John and treasure the many memories we have of fun times with him. Hopefully, those memories will be a great comfort to you, too.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Condolence: Dear Anne, Malcolm and Andrew, I will always remember John for how funny he was in almost every situation -- appropriate or not. The less appropriate times were really the best. I will remember how John would take the Izod alligator off his shirt and stitch it back on upside down. I am pretty sure that most of the Westfield girls had some kind of crush on John, he was always so handsome. I am so sorry to learn of John's death I know you all took such good care of him, and I always admired all of you for your family ties and closeness. From my heart, Ann Heagler Wilkinson
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