Robert J. Forster's obituary , Passed away on November 5, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robert J. Forster

July 4, 1937 - November 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robert J. Forster's obituary , Passed away on November 5, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John F. Slater Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Robert J. Forster

July 4, 1937 - November 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Robert J. Forster Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert J. Forster (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), who passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Forster and Elfreda Forster; and his siblings, George Jr., Grace and Elfreda.

He is survived by: his wife Marguerite A. Forster; and his children, Robert J. Forster Jr. (Vicki), Kelly Wells (Chuck), John Forster (Nancy), Michael Forster (Melissa), Tommy, Samantha, Brandi, Zachary, Sarah, Nicholas and Grace. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. (4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John F. Slater Funeral Homes, Inc.



Fri

Nov 07

Visitation

John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.
4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

Fri

Nov 07

Visitation

John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.
4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

Sat

Nov 08

Funeral service

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November 6, 2025

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November 6, 2025

Susan Nial and John McFarland sent flowers

“In loving memory of Robert J. Forester With love and sympathy. Susan Nial and John McFarland.”


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