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JOHN ROBERT, 87
Ocala - John Robert Forsell SMSgt. US Air Force, (Ret.), 87, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013.
Mr. Forsell was born in Plains, Pennsylvania. He married his wife, Alice Ann Javage Forsell in 1947. The couple moved to Ocala Palms in 1997 from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. They had a lovely marriage of 55 years; dancing their way around the world until Alice's passing away in 2002. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Virginia Bowman and a brother, Robert Forsell.
Mr. Forsell served his country for three years during the Second World War in the US Navy as an aviation ordnanceman aboard PBM flying boat aircraft in the Atlantic and later was sent to the Pacific, ending with a rank of Petty Officer Third Class.
In 1947, Mr. Forsell enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was trained to work on guidance control systems and served at Andrews Air Force Base with the 4th Fighter Group, Langley in Newport News, Virginia, Walker in Roswell, New Mexico with the 509th Bomber Wing (SAC), Spangdalem in Germany with the 10th Reconnaissance Wing, Alconbury, England where he worked on B-66 reconnaissance planes, Dow in Bangor, Maine with SAC's B-52 Strategic Wing and finally, after the NCO Academy, he volunteered for the 351st Minuteman Wing and retired after 22 years with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
After retiring from military service, Mr. Forsell worked for 22 years for the U.S. Postal Service in Wilkes-Barre, PA as a telecommunications technician.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Forsell, Ocala, Richard Forsell, Scranton, PA, John Robert Forsell, Jr., Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers, Neno Sartini, Tom Sartini, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Patrick J. O'Doherty officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida.
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Joe & Rose Krakoski
June 7, 2013
Rest in Peace, Uncle John.
June 7, 2013
john, Ricky, and Kenny...I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May he rest in peace. Cousin Janet (Aunt Annie's daughter.)
Joe Karavis
June 7, 2013
John, you were a great friend and co-worker at the PDC.
Joe & Roae Krakoski
June 7, 2013
We have only the fondest memories of Uncle John!! He was such a kind, sweet, gentle man who had only love for his fellow man. We will certainly miss him!
Maria Gyle
June 6, 2013
So long Uncle John. May you rest in peace with Aunt Alice.
Deneen Sartini-Sarnick
June 6, 2013
we will miss you Uncle John..I will never forget when you and Aunt Alice would take me to Red's in Keystone for Pizza and watching you and Aunt Alice dance.
Pat & Bob Keohane
June 6, 2013
Ken, Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We remember him from being neighbor's in Laflin, Our deepest condoles.
Daniel Langan
June 6, 2013
Worked with john for years at the data center a fine man and good friend
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