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Walter D. Forkey Sr.
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Walter D. Forkey, Sr., 79, of Lisle, New York passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen Clark Forkey and his siblings; Beverly (Richard) Rex, Rosemary ( John) Hurchla, Dale (Pat) Forkey, William, Bill (Ramona) Forkey, Charles (Ruth) Forkey, Rex (Mary) Forkey, Harrey (Elsie) Forkey, Katherine Lord, Ralph (Sandra) Forkey, Robert Forkey, Elizabeth (infant) Forkey. He is survived by his children; Walter, Forkey, Jr., Eileen Jorgensen, Nicholas Clark and families and some special people in his life.
Walter was a veteran serving in the Marine Corps. At Walter's request, no services will be held.
Arrangements are in the care of James Shara. Online condolences can be made at WWW.SUNSETMEMORIAL SERVICES.COM
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Bill Kemp
January 7, 2016
Walter, I will truly miss our rides around the countryside. I am sorry I was laid up in the hospital myself, when you took your final step away from George Street. Semper Fi, Buddy. Thank you for your service.
Betty Butler
January 2, 2016
Walt,You will be missed a lot .Every time I go by your home I"ll think about you and always will.You was right Walt things should have been different. Love you always Betty
Kyli Heatherman
January 2, 2016
R.I.P to one of the most kind hearted men around. He would give to anyone and help anyone in need. Fly High And Rest Easy Walt❤
Debbie Harsh
January 2, 2016
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R.I.P Uncle Walt
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January 2, 2016
you meant so much to us walt thank you for all you did for my family we love you and will miss you
Richard Classen
January 2, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to everyone!! R.i.p kind sir
Molly Forkey
January 2, 2016
Semper Fi and God bless Uncle Walt. A generation is back home with their Mother and Father.....God bless the generation they all left to carry on.....in the Forkey name and character! Love to All.
Dave Molly Dalton and Drake
January 2, 2016
uncle walt you will be miss by so much of us .
December 31, 2015
Semper Fi, Marine. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, and family be comforted by some wonderful memories.
Pat Peabody
December 31, 2015
RIP Uncle Walt, the last of 12 siblings. Now when I see a state truck on the highway, I won't just think of my Dad I will think of you too.You will be missed.
December 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss, I did some sewing for him not long ago.
Naomi Burlison Lisle
charles slack
December 30, 2015
To the Forkey Family So very sorry for the loss of Walter, a friend that I enjoyed meeting from time to time on our travels. Thinking of the family at this difficult time
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