James P. Forker

November 30, 1944 - February 28, 2025 (80 years old)

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James P. Forker

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November 30, 1944 - February 28, 2025 (80 years old)

Mountainside, New Jersey

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James P. Forker Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial
Start: 2025-03-07T15:00:00
End: 2025-03-07T15:00:00
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church

The passing of James P. Forker of Mountainside, New Jersey, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 28, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James P. Forker to show support.

As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Forker and Bridget Forker (Bonner); and his former wife Jen. He is survived by: his siblings, Fran and Bridget; his wife Anne Forker (O'Donnell); his son Jim; and his grandchildren, Benjamin, Charlotte and Nora.

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March 6, 2025

Love, Grace, Lia, Ashley, Sofia, Kate, Shauna, Paige, and Reese lit a candle

March 6, 2025

Love, Grace, Lia, Ashley, Sofia, Kate, Shauna, Paige, and Reese sent flowers

“In loving memory of James P. Forker, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

March 6, 2025

Terri Kingsland lit a candle

“In loving memory of James P. Forker, We send you thoughts of peace and courage. The news of Jim’s passing made me so sad. I worked with Jim for many years. I always considered him a friend. He was a kind and caring person. Rest well my friend.”

March 5, 2025

Your friends from Union Avenue Pharmacy sent flowers

“In loving memory of James P. Forker, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

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March 7, 2025

Tanis Howe wrote a sympathy message

“Lighting this candle in honor of James P. Forker, It is said time and tears can take away grief. My wish for you is that the happy memories come to bring you comfort.”

March 6, 2025

Jim Beatty wrote a sympathy message

“Old Reliable. We were fortunate to have Jim Forker work for us from 1986-1999 at Union Avenue Pharmacy. His Yankee name would have been Tommy Heinrich, “Old Reliable”. He was always there. He rarely took a day off. His patients loved him. I do not recall ever getting a complaint from a patient about Jim. The staff loved him as a friend. Heaven is a better place now that Jim is there. Fondly, Irene and Jim Beatty”

March 6, 2025

William Paul Lavin wrote a sympathy message

“In my earliest memories of Mr. Forker picking Jimmy up at school, he somehow found room in the car for a semester’s worth of Jimmy’s dirty wash. Always quick with a smile, and when it came to the Yankees and Giants, as sharp as they get. The bonds he forged with loved ones were something to behold. His rendition of “Danny Boy” brought tears of joy to all who were there. Singing Mr. Forker home in celebration of his life with prayers of mercy for his family and friends. -Bill Lavin”

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Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church
300 Central Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092

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