Gerald-Forbes-Obituary

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Gerald Thomas Forbes

San Mateo, California

Dec 3, 1933 – Apr 11, 2018 (Age 84)

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December 3, 1933
DIED
April 11, 2018
AGE
84
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San Mateo, California
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Gerald Thomas Forbes (Jerry) died peacefully at home in San Mateo on April 11th surrounded by family. Jerry was born in 1933 in Palo Alto. He attended Mount Carmel Elementary School, Serra High School, and College of San Mateo. While serving in the Army he returned home and married Rose Ellen...

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I Love You All So Sooooooo Much ! ! And If Not For The Love & Patience & Authenticity of Rosie and Jerry (whom I was Blessed to have as God Parents & fondly referred to as Aunt Rosie n Uncle Jer) I Don't Know Where I'd Be ! ! But I Do Know That I Have Never Met A More Genuine, Just Awesome Pair Than Uncle Jer & His Wild Irish Rose Their Beautiful Legacy of Those 6 Kids and 12 Grandkids . . . Thank You From The Depths Of My Heart For The Blessing of Being A Small Part

Jerry was a special guy and loved by many. May God bless him. Condolences to his extended family.

I had the pleasure of working with Jerry at the phone company. He would always have me doubled over in laughter when we were together. His retirement party at the Villa was one for the ages. And his story of the guy looking for monkeys in his yard will never be forgotten. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all who had the honor of meeting him. Be at peace, my friend.

Our Beloved Jerry, thank you for your presence, love and HUGS on the many Men's Cursillo teams that we served together on. Your countless memories will be held close to all our hearts. Above all, thanks for your support and contributions to the "Tee It Up for Christ" Golf Fundraisers. These were fun times. Until we meet again Jerry...God Bless your soul.

My condolences to the Forbes family. Jerry was an amazing, wonderful man -- always made whoever he was talking to feel like the most special person in the world. I'll always be grateful for his and Rosie's joyful friendship to my parents.

xoxo Monica (Murphy) Alatorre

My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May all your memories bring you comfort. And may the God of hope continue to refresh you. Matthew 11:29

Gina

Jerry was a very special man, always could make you smile. Worked with him in San Mateo on 19th Ave. He called me his other Rose. He had a heart of gold. Heaven has received a very special angel. May God grant you all peace and comfort in the days to come. God Bless you all.

We'll miss you Jerry,
ST. Bart's men's group will not be the same here on earth without you.
Keeping you and your family & friends in our prayers now that you moved onto the 5th Day.

May God always be glad you came home (likely without the banjo . . )!
All the best,

From the frozen tundra.

Uncle Jerry you are so so loved & will be so so missed! I love you with all of my heart I'm sorry i never made it by to see you again ... My loss for sure! Give my dad & Rosie my love and to all the kids & grandkids, Mickey & Kieren. .. My heart breaks for you all my prayers, heart, & thoughts are with you all!