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Leo Forristall Obituary

Of Somerville August 14, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Elinor (Bond) Forristall. Father of Debi Forristall, Tommy, Steven "Frosty", Rick and his wife Patti, Eddie and his wife Sheila, Michael and his wife Leslie, Eileen Westphal and her husband Chris, Billy, Leo Jr. and David and his wife Kerry. Brother of Kitty Wadland, Edward and Richard Forristall. Also survived by 21 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE Friday morning at 10am, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Catherine Church, Somerville at 11:00. Relatives & friends invited. Calling hours Thursday 2-4 & 7-9. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Leo's memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 11 Vanderbilt Ave, Suite 105 Norwood, MA 02062. Late member Dante Club, Somerville. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2007.

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Kelly (Chase) Poirier

September 3, 2007

Eddie, Billy and the Forristall Family,
Sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Think about all of the happy memories that you had with him.

Patricia McGlashing(Zukowski)

August 23, 2007

Forristall Family, Im writing for my parents Walter & Ruth Zukowski, They wanted to say to you all how sorry they are to hear about your father, had they known they would have been there.

Part of the gang - circa 1994

August 22, 2007

Dad with April and Brenda - circa 1984

August 22, 2007

Early picture of Dad with Rick's children - circa 1984 - April & Brenda

Rick Forristall

August 22, 2007

An early picture of Dad with Rick's children - May 1984 - April and Brenda

Just part of the Gang

Rick Forristall

August 22, 2007

Just part of the Gang!

Karen Satterlee

August 18, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

mr. & Mrs Albert McSweeney

August 18, 2007

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father. Sincerely Mr and Mrs albert Mcsweeney and Family

the mpontsikaris family (mary ,bill & kym)

August 17, 2007

to the forristall family, we were so sorry to here about the loss of your father are thoughts and prays are with you

Alison Rothwell Montillo

August 17, 2007

Eileen and the whole Forristall family. Your dad was a special man who's love will live forever within all of you and your children. I hope you can take comfort in that love which will be passed down for many years to come.

Regina Springer

August 17, 2007

Eileen and family-

It was an honor to know your dad. I know that he will truly be missed by all. He is with your mom watching over their flock.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you

Patty MacAuley

August 17, 2007

Hey Eileen, it hurts my heart so much not to be there with you but know my thoughts and love are with you always. Your Dad was a great guy and was always so nice to me, a real genuine guy. Please extend my love and prayers to your family, but keep some for you. I love you more then you know girl and I'm just a phone call away if you need me. Take care and God Bless! Love you, Patty

Karen, David, Darryl & Alicia Goodridge

August 17, 2007

Eddie:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know all of you will miss your father, but remember he is smiling down on all of you because he is back with his truth love (your mother). I never met him, but I know he must have been a wonderful man because he brought up a wonderful son. Stay strong.

Tracey Thibedeau

August 16, 2007

Eddie & Sheila,

We are sorry for your loss and will keep the entire Forristall clan in our prayers during this sad time. You are in our thoughts.

John & Tracey Thibedeau

Thank's Pop's

Frosty Forristall

August 16, 2007

I Love You "" POP'S """

zinda bracken

August 16, 2007

To The Forristall Family,
I'm sorry on the loss of you father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Zinda Bracken

FROST

August 16, 2007

I Love You """ POP'S """ Don't be shy about a few extra kisses to Ma from me & my kids, as I know your lips are probably sore by now after making up for 30 years.

Annmarie Spinetti

August 16, 2007

Eileen,
I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't know your dad, but I know how much you loved him. And, if he was anything like you he was a wonderful person.

Mary (Allosso) Finigan

August 16, 2007

To all of the Forristalls, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy and definitely touched everybody that met him. He was so sweet and friendly. I have some good memories of hanging out and having some good talks with him, back in day. I will remember him and the great family that he gave to the world. You are all fortunate to have had such a wonderful man for a dad. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

August 16, 2007

Jay Forristall

August 15, 2007

Sorry about your loss everybody but with Leo and my Dad looking down on the Red Sox you know they've got a good chance this year!

Lindsay Forristall

August 15, 2007

Grampy, I love and miss you so much! I will never forget the times we've spent together!

tracy,shelby & chris

August 15, 2007

Eileen and the Forristall Family,
Sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful man. He will be truly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Beth Kairis

August 15, 2007

To The Forristall Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Please let the many memories you have of him comfort you all during this very difficult time and always.
Love, your cousin,
Beth (Bond) Kairis & Family

Susan Kelley

August 15, 2007

Debi: Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your siblings.
Susan Kelley

Michelle McColgan

August 15, 2007

Ed we are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Hope you are doing well. The photos of your brother and his grand children look wonderful. Take Care.
The girls in the Detail Office GMF T-3

Kathy (Sullivan) McNelley

August 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father was a kind man. He left with everyone he touched, so many beautiful memories. Leo is now in a better place with Elinor by his side.

Shannon Malloy

August 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cheryl & Rich de Melo

August 15, 2007

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.

August 15, 2007

August 15, 2007

Eileen Westphal

August 15, 2007

Dad I Love You and I'll miss our lunch dates tell mom Hi

love you grampy

August 15, 2007

Quint and Grampy

August 15, 2007

Grampy's Little Man

Quint Westphal

August 15, 2007

Grampy I miss you xoxo Quint

Kristen & Freddy Gaudette

August 15, 2007

You will be missed.

ED.

August 15, 2007

Dad we will miss you. I know you are smiling down on us sitting next to MA . You will always be in my thoughts and prayers, GO RED SOX.

colleen madden

August 15, 2007

Eileen&Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time! Love, Colleen(sullivan)Madden

Chuck & Janet Sjostedt

August 15, 2007

Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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