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Colts Neck - Benjamin T. Forester, 81 of Colts Neck passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 16.
He was born in Winchester, MA, he and his family settled in Colts Neck in 1970. Ben was the President of Rex Lumber, Englishtown, a family run company, which was more than a job - it was his passion. Extremely active in the Hardwood industry and served on the board of the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Ben retired on Sunday, when he died.
Ben served on the Colts Neck Board of Adjustment for over 20 years, was a member of the Township Committee, serving twice as Mayor. He was an active member of the Colts Neck Sports Foundation, where he enjoyed coaching, refereeing, and overseeing the baseball umpires. He was a Cubmaster and a committee chair with the Cub Scouts.
Ben enjoyed being with his wife, of 55 years, and family at their home in Colts Neck and especially at their beach house in Avalon, NJ. Ben was an avid Connect 4 player who enjoyed beating kids of all ages. Ben's grandchildren were his great joy. He also enjoyed watching his New England Patriots.
He is survived by his wife Carol M. Forester; their children, Craig and his wife Jo Ann Forester, Sudbury, MA., Roger and his wife Tara Forester, Reston, VA. and Wendy Alagna, Colts Neck; his brother, Bill Forester, Sarasota, FL; and his grandchildren, Paul, Zach, Ethan, Logan, Russell, Lauren and Ellie.
Visitation Thursday, Sept. 20th, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Funeral services Friday, Sept. 21st, 10:30 am, Colts Neck Reformed Church, 139 County Rd. 537, Colts Neck. A private interment service will be held at Atlantic Cemetery, Colts Neck. To share a favorite memory or to send a message of condolence please visit Ben's page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of traditional gifts contributions to Globe Santa https://globesanta.org/secure/Donate.aspx in Ben's memory would be appreciated.
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Cliff Ehrlich
September 13, 2024
He was a roommate on Beacon Street in Boston in 1960-61 and a friend thereafter. God bless. Love to Carol.
Diane Marie Forester
May 29, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about your loss and wish the entire Forester family well.
Diane Forester
Joan Bird
December 21, 2018
Carol I just learned about Ben dying - hard to believe but as we know it does happen.
I will always remember watching and hearing the Forester boys playing basketball at all hours on Lawrence Street when I was growing up there before Bill and I were married....I know how sad you must be at this time and please accept my deepest sympathies....and sorry I had not heard about it earlier. Best wishes, Joan McNeill Bird
Andy Loiacano
October 1, 2018
We will be praying for the Forester family. Ben was a great man and gentleman. I so enjoyed our friendship over the years. His ongoing kindness and professionalism was so unique. He will always be missed. Andy Loiacano, Michael Weinig, Inc.
September 19, 2018
Ben, you are and will be missed so much! Us veterans of The Rex family have countless memories of you smile, your booming voice and your love for life!
Our Benisms will linger for our lifetimes!
Miss you, Ben
Bill Renzulli
Mechanicsville, Va
Dan Parker
September 18, 2018
What a fine gentleman, Ben was! I only knew him at AHMI meetings from years ago; but I feel a loss. Time slips by and suddenly it seems everything has changed. Old friends are but a memory; and the new group doesn't understand what came before.
September 18, 2018
I wish to give my condolences for the loss of your Loved One. May the God of peace give you strength to endure. 1 Peter 5:6,7.
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