Mary H. Forestal, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at Richmond University Medical Center. Mary was born on October 20, 1928 in Weehawken, New Jersey. She had moved to Brooklyn and finally settled in Staten Island where she worked as a bookkeeper and had several hobbies.
She was animal lover and loved her cats very much. Mary would even take abandoned cats to the veterinarian so they would have their shots. “She would do anything for anyone who needed help, this was just the kind of person she was”, said her dear friend, Roxana. She also enjoyed reading books and watching her favorite tv shows.
Mary is predeceased by her loving husband, James who had passed away in 1998.
She is survived by beloved nieces and nephews, Catherine Cockrum, Margaret, Ronnie and Michael Babiak and Allan Andersen. As well as her loving friend, Roxana Rodriguez.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
November 3, 2017
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Blessed Sacrament
1091 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
November 4, 201711:00am - 12:00pm
Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery
52 Tyler Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
November 4, 201712:15pm - 12:30pm
Antoinette Reggio says
Your Aunt Mary was my Best friend
I will forever miss our daily conversations about everything and anything I will miss her wisdom her motherly advice her feisty spirit and,her compassion for animals
My heart is broken !!!I My friend Mary will always be in heart and will forever be miss ! may she Rest In Peace
John and Mona Gabbert says
Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Mary’s family.
Mary has been more than a dear friend since the late 60’s. I met her
through her late husband Jimmy. My wife and I have maintained a close relationship with her.
Mary will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
John and Mona