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Madeline Forgea Obituary

Forgea, Madeline A. RENSSELAER Madeline A. Forgea, age 74 years, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany and lived all of her life in Rensselaer. Madeline was employed as an insurance underwriter for Rose and Kiernan Insurance Company for many years. She was the first women president of Rensselaer Pop Warner and was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church in Rensselaer attending St. Joseph's Church for many years. Wife of the late Joseph Forgea. Mother of Lisa (Patrick) Bertrand of Troy, Jeannine Brown of Memphis, Joel (Ellen) Forgea of Rensselaer, Kathleen (Brian) Reynolds of Rensselaer and Timothy (Karla) Forgea of East Greenbush; grandmother of Heather and Meghan Brown, Danielle Moore, Tessa and Annamarie Bertrand, Ashley and Laura Forgea, Zachary and Morgan Reynolds, Jeremy and Jacob Forgea and the late Brian Christopher Reynolds; great-grand-mother of Blake Michael Porter; sister of Frederick H. (Peg) Hutchinson Jr. of Fla., Janice (Fred) Cirilli of Rensselaer and Mary Lou Fahrenkopf of Rensselaer; sister-in-law of George (Barbara) Forgea, Marge Petrone, Patricia Forgea, Lorraine Langlois, and the late Robert Fahrenkopf. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Wednesday morning at 9:30 and 10:30 at St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church, Herrick Street, Rensselaer where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Bloomingrove Cemetery, Defreestville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolence page at, www.wjlyonsfuneralhom.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2009.

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Joe Beyor

November 24, 2009

To the Forgea Family...please accept my deepest sympathy at this time of great loss. I have lots of fond memories of hanging out on Chestnut Street. Your mother was one of the "cool" moms. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam Place

November 21, 2009

Lisa and family,

Hoping happy memories help ease your pain. Your Mom will live on in your heart forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Pam and Ernie Place

Don Terry

November 19, 2009

My prayers are with you all.

Dirk&Barbara Klein

November 18, 2009

To the Forge Family, We send our deepest sympathy. May God be with you all in this tough time. Dirk,Barbara,Dana,Mathew Klein

Sharon Butler

November 18, 2009

To the Forgea Family
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Madeline. She was a very nice lady always smiling. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, God bless you all

coleen barney-hiller

November 18, 2009

Joel, Ellen & Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thought. Remember all the good time... these will help you manage the bad..

Lori Williams

November 18, 2009

Kathy,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you at this difficult time.

Mrs. (Fran) Sprague

November 17, 2009

Joel, Ellen, Jeremy and family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Jer, may the memories that you shared with your gram, bring you comfort and smiles during this difficult time. I am always a desk away if you need anything.

PAUL KENIFIC

November 17, 2009

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF.
PAUL AND MARYANN {MULLEN} KENIFIC

David Reed, Sr.

November 17, 2009

Tim, Kath, Joel, Jeannine & Lisa,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I have certainly been fortunate to have shared many good times with your Mom and Dad at the firehouse and firehouse functions. Truly great people! My thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Steve and Tabitha Harwood

November 17, 2009

To the Forgea Family,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Madeline. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ann Martyn

November 17, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lisa Cleary

November 17, 2009

To the Forgea Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Madelines passing. Please try to take comfort in knowing she is with Big Joe. The two of them will be watching over you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

dave reed

November 17, 2009

Forgea Family

Madeline you will be mist love you very much

Bob & Carline Davenport

November 17, 2009

To the Forgea Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Madeline had a great sense of humor and was lots of fun; she will be missed. We are sorry that we will be unable to attend her funeral as we are in Florida for the winter, but she will be in our prayers.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Bob & Carline Davenport

Christine Reynolds

November 17, 2009

Kathy, Obie, Zack, Morgan and all the rest of the Forgea family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. Keep your heads up and know that she is smiling down on you all.

Pat Onate

November 17, 2009

To the Forgea Family,
My deepest sympathies on hearing about the passing of Madeline, she was a wonderful person and should be remembered as such. My families prayers are with you all at this time.

November 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Browns

November 17, 2009

Dear Forgea Family,
We were all very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, Madeline. Among the many memories our families shared over the years, I know all of the Browns will never forget Madeline coming to the celebration of life of our late mother last year. And even though it had been several years since she had seen some of us, she was there smiling, and hugging and offering her support and that should tell anyone all they need to know about your mom. A very classy, giving lady. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bernie Farrell

November 17, 2009

Forgea & Hutchinson Families,
So very sorry to hear about Madeline.
You have my deepest sympathy, but rest assured she is in her glory being back together with "The Moose", "Big Joe", and whatever other nicknames come to mind for her endearing husband.

Mary Anne Sawyer

November 17, 2009

Christine,
I am so sorry for your loss of your Aunt Madeline. God Bless.

BOB GRANT

November 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 16, 2009

Tim, Kathleen and family
I was very sad to hear about the loss of your mother. I know how you feel, i've been there many times. Tim you have always been such a close friend, more like a brother when we were younger. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Your mother is with your dad now, that should give you some comfort. Hang on to the memories, they can never be taken away. Love ya.
Toni(Stasack)Kinney

Hansen

November 16, 2009

Timmy, Karla, Jeremy & Jacob,
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!!
Love
Dan, Tenniel, Noah, Aryonna & Maddie

November 16, 2009

Red,

I will always remember your laugh and happy smile....God bless...


Love "red" David Willimott

anna rivet

November 16, 2009

Dear Lisa,Patrick and daughters,so sorry for your loss.Fondly,The Rivet Family.(Anna,Todd,Cyrus & Celia.)

November 16, 2009

Kath,

Sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise Knapp-Maldonado

Patrick LaMarre

November 16, 2009

The Forgea family
Very sorry to here of the passing of your mom passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrick LaMarre

Sandy Collins

November 16, 2009

FORGEA & HUTCHINSON FAMILY:
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ARE SENT TO THE FAMILY.
SANDY SANCHEZ COLLINS AND FAMILY

Love Pam & Pete

November 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Madeline will always be remembered for her smile, warmth and kindness she has shown to us all over the years.

Jennifer Nardacci

November 16, 2009

Dear Forgea Family,

Please accept my sincere sympathies. My prayers and thoughts go out to you in your time of need.

Jessica and Leah

November 16, 2009

To Madeline's Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

November 16, 2009

Tim, Karla, Jeremy and Jacob,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are in our prayers.
Dan, Lisa & Kevin Smith

November 16, 2009

To the Forgea Family,
So sorry to hear about Madeline, but know she is with Joe and happy. I remember working with her at Pop Warner, St. Joe's and Little League. She was always helpful and kind. Scott Jr. called his dad yesterday as we are in Fla and cannot attend wake or funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sandy DuLong Jensen, Scott, Bob and Tom DuLong families.

November 16, 2009

To the Forgea Family,
So sorry to hear about Madeline. I remember when we worked together on different functions for our children, Scott, Bob, and Tom DuLong at Pop Warner and the church. She was always willing to help and a very kind lady. Scott and I are in Fla and Scotty Jr. telephoned his dad and let us know. Sorry I can not be there for wake or funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Sandy DuLong Jensen and all the DuLong families.

Butch Farrell

November 16, 2009

Lisa, Jeannine, Joel, Kathleen, Timmy: I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of our families together at the lake and my aunt's house on Glen St. Take care and find strength in each other. God Bless.

Ashley Hallenbeck

November 16, 2009

Laura & Ashley

Im so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 16, 2009

Dear Forgea Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time... Big Joe is a very happy man, with Maddie in his arms...
With love, The Janowski Family

Mark P. Tallman, MD

November 16, 2009

Thanks for the privilege of caring for Madeline. She was a very sweet lady. I hope that all of her family can take some comfort in knowing that you were a great support for her.

Cynthia Terry

November 16, 2009

Danielle, Im sorry for your loss..if you need anything just let me know. Love ya

Wagner,Girgenti, & Hansen Families

November 16, 2009

To the Forgea family:
So sorry to hear about the passing of Madeline..She was a very caring & loving person & will be greatly missed.You will all be in our thoughts & prayers at this of sorrow... She is back with the love of her life Joe..
Debby,Tony,Sonya & Crystal

Chrissy, Ted, Stephanie, and Chelsea Phillips

November 16, 2009

Timmy and Karla and family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your mom. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Theresa Reilly-Farrell

November 16, 2009

Lisa, Jeannine, Joel, Kathleen & Timmy,
I was so sad to hear about your mom. I have so many happy memories of your mom and dad on Chestnut Street from when we were kids. Hang on to all of your memories, they'll get you through the rought times. My thoughts are with you and your families.

November 16, 2009

To the Hutchinson clan,
"Only your Mother/your Sister/our Aunt Mad/my Godmother...
Could give hugs like a mother, could keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a friend."
She kept us together and we will remain together for her. We will all miss her but never forget her.
God Bless you all,
Theresa

Denise and George Cotugno

November 16, 2009

Forgea Family,
So sorry for your loss. Madeline was a great person with a big heart my she rest in peace. Our thought and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Shirley Roberts

November 16, 2009

To the Forgea family,
Madeline was the best, we will never forget our Christmas Eve's she spent with us. You are all in our hearts and prayers. She is with Joe and big Shirl now so they can have their Christmas Eve together again this year.

Love,
Shirley Ann & Freddie

Steve Smith

November 16, 2009

To The Forgea Family,
Please except my deepest sympathy on the passing of Madeline. She was a great mom, wife and friend. She will be missed.May God bless all of you during this very difficult time.

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