Obituary of Mary H. Forte

Mary H. Forte passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the age of 86. Born in Asheville, NC, she was a longtime resident of Ridgewood. Mary was an Executive Assistant for her husband Dr. Robert P. Forte, D.D.S. for many years before retiring. She was an avid reader, a gourmet cook, and travelled extensively with her husband throughout the world. Mary was a devoted friend and enjoyed spending time with her husband and family in Wilmington, Vermont. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years Robert P. Forte, D.D.S.; daughters Kara Sweet Klose, her husband James; Kimberly Sweet Bonney, her husband Scott, Allison Sweet Posternock, her husband Daniel; step-Children Jeanne Marie Dube, Robert P. Forte, John Michael Forte, D.C.M., his wife Kathy, David Christopher Forte; grandchildren: Cory, Ian, Sawyer, Joshua, Mia, Diana, Caitlin, Charlie, Vanessa, Mircea, Jake, Ben, Sophia and Will; great grandchildren Theodora, Ramona and George. Mary is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. The funeral service will be held on Saturday in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private.