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Stephanie Forshee Obituary
Stephanie G. Forshee of Pine Island, NY, a retired postal worker for the Pine Island Post Office for 40 years, entered into rest on Monday, November 3, 2008 in St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick, NY. She was 102.
The daughter of the late Alexander and Helen Zelaskowski, she was born September 2, 1906 in Jersey City, NJ.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Pine Island, and St. Stanislaus Living Rosary Society.
She is survived by her son, Raymond Forshee and his wife, Michele of Westwood, NJ; daughter, Alexsandra Forshee, at home; daughter, Barbara Forshee of Wurtsboro; three grandchildren: Michael Forshee and his wife, Bonni of Pocono Summit, PA, Susanne Forshee of Springfield, MO, and Jennifer Mazzuca and her husband, Michael of Highland Mills, NY; great-granddaughter, Hannah; great niece and great nephews; great great nieces and nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond S. Forshee; brother, Felix Zelaskowski and sister, Lottie Langa.
Friends may call on Wednesday, November 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 690 County Rt. #1, Pine Island, NY.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, at St. Stanislaus Church, Pine Island. The Reverend Joseph Tokarczyk will officiate. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Pine Island, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made St. Stanislaus Church, 14 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921 for the restoration of the church.
Arrangements by T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send condolences or for directions, please visit www.purtafuneralhome.com or call 845-651-7711.
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Memories and Condolences
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Walter Seely
November 5, 2008
Ray, Barbara and Alexsandra- I am sorry to learn of Steph's passing She has had a wonderful, full life. I remember well going for the mail next to Felix's blacksmith shop and seeing Steph at her duties back in the 30s. Always a nice, helpful lady and friend. God Bless-
Stephen & Marilyn Doty
November 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katherine Pason Finkle
November 4, 2008
We were neighbors for years. What a wonderful life--may she rest in peace . My sympathy to the family.
Katherine Pason Finkle
San Antonio,Fl.
Ray and Cindy Judway
November 4, 2008
May your Mom rest in peace.
Ed.& Maura Yansick
November 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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