Del-Rose Cheatham Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

A Dream Already Realized
The family of Del-Rose Cheatham was anticipating another great party in celebration of her 49th birthday on Sept. 14. Her last big bash, in the family home in the Poconos with 55 friends and family members, was to celebrate her 2000 graduation from Queens College after years of night school, during which she worked two jobs.

She had already been working as an accounting manager at Cantor Fitzgerald, on the 101st floor of 1 World Trade Center, but the diploma was "her dream," said her brother, Chris Forbes. He was the youngest of five children in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Del-Rose was the oldest, "and she was a mother to me; she raised all of us," Mr. Forbes said. His sister was a Jehovah's Witness, and loved to do field work, strolling up and down the street and talking to people about God. Now God is very much on the family's mind. "All we can do is accept," said Dunstan Forbes, her father.

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I was fortunate enough to meet Del-Rose when I was a teenager. She worked with my mother at Proctor and Gamble in Brooklyn and I often would go out there. I made her office sign when she graduated college! She was Always so nice to me, encouraging me to stay in school. She was a bright light in this dim world and I am grateful to have known her. She’d be happy to know I have 3 classes left until I complete my Masters! Thank you for always encouraging me!
Love Danielle Pollar-Silva

Danielle Pollar-Silva

October 15, 2021 | Friend

Such a sad day when so many innocent people lost their lives, and right before Del_Rose's birthday bash. How very sad. We pause today in remembrance of her and pray for peace for her family. Much love from Texas.

Del Newberry

October 14, 2021 | Heartland, TX

I Love you and Miss you Auntie Delrose

Kerry Williams

September 14, 2021 | Greenacres, FL | Family

Remembering Del-Rose on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...

Cindy Roe

September 13, 2021 | Galesburg, MI

Praying today for Del-Rose's friends and family. We will never forget. Much love from Texas

Del Newberry

September 24, 2020 | Heartland, TX

It still feels like it was yesterday... I miss her so much and wish she was here with me..

Kerry Williams

September 20, 2018 | Stamford, CT

On behalf of her former school in Montego Bay JAMAICA Senior School now the St James High School alumni association, condolences to the family and friends,if any friends or family member wishes to contact me please feel free to do so my email address is [email protected],I will inform the past Student about this contract

CLINTON WALLACE SR

September 19, 2018 | Montrose, MN

She was a former student and my classmate at Senior School now rename the St James High School
Montego Bay JAMAICA

Always have annual tribute to her

CLINTON HERBERT WALLACE SR

September 19, 2018 | Montrose, MN

I saw your name on the memorial when I visited and wanted to know who the person was behind the name, I am glad I got a glimpse into who you were- not just another name. Rest in Peace and may God comfort your family until you are with them again.

LISA Marie

March 08, 2016 | VANCOUVER, BC

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