1922 - 2010 (88 years)
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Name |
Forsey, Charles James |
Birth |
7 Jan 1922 |
Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Military |
1942 |
Europe |
US Army, WW II |
Death |
24 Dec 2010 |
Town of Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, United States [1] |
Burial |
27 Dec 2010 |
Bergholz, Niagara, New York, United States [1] |
Address: Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery (43° 10' 0.01" N, 78° 46' 0.01" W) |
Notes |
- December 26, 2010
Charles J. Forsey
Niagara Gazette
WHEATFIELD - Charles J. Forsey, age 88, of Wheatfield, was called to his heavenly home on December 24, 2010. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 7, 1922 to the late Albert and Helen (Martin) Forsey. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (Williams) Forsey. He was a member of the Bergholz German Band, Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company and an active member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz. A World War II Veteran, Charles was a Sergeant in the 14th Armored Division, 94th Recon. in Europe. He participated in the Vosges Mountain Campaign where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. After returning from the war he worked at Olin Chemical as a machinist for 42 years. Charles was a member of the Wheatfield Republican Club, American Legion Post 1451, VFW Post 54, and Military Order of the Purple Heart John Paul Bobo Chapter 264, where he served as treasurer for several years. He loved playing euchre, softball, bowling, and being with family. He is survived by five children, Richard (Colleen), Robert (Marsha), James, Marilyn (Andrew) Dawe, and Carol (Scott) Meisner; 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Olive Chaddock, Elaine (Alvin) Eichin of Titusville, Florida and June (Myron) Stenzel of Niagara Falls; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles was predeceased by his brother, Albert, Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Norma and Sheila Forsey. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday from 11 AM - 2 PM, followed by a graveside service at 3 PM conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Organ Fund.
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Person ID |
I2769 |
haseley |
Last Modified |
13 Apr 2011 |
Father |
Forsey, Albert Robert, b. 29 Sep 1895, Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States d. 20 Sep 1993 (Age 97 years) |
Mother |
Martin, Helen, b. 2 Mar 1898, Rochdale, England, United Kingdom d. 2 Jun 1976 (Age 78 years) |
Marriage |
1917 |
Niagara, New York, United States |
Family ID |
F6981 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Williams, Bernice Eleanor, b. 30 Mar 1924, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States d. 16 Dec 2010, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, United States (Age 86 years) |
Marriage |
15 Jun 1946 |
Bergholz, Niagara, New York, United States |
Address: Holy Ghost Lutheran Church |
- Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 30, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forsey of Wheatfield celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Forsey and Bernice Williams were married June 15, 1946, in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz. He is a retired machinist for Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp., Niagara Falls; she is retired from Carborundum Abrasives, Wheatfield. They have five children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Children |
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Family ID |
F890 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Birth - 7 Jan 1922 - Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States |
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| Military - US Army, WW II - 1942 - Europe |
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| Marriage - Address: Holy Ghost Lutheran Church - 15 Jun 1946 - Bergholz, Niagara, New York, United States |
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| Death - 24 Dec 2010 - Town of Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, United States |
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| Burial - Address: Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery (43° 10' 0.01" N, 78° 46' 0.01" W) - 27 Dec 2010 - Bergholz, Niagara, New York, United States |
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