Louis F. DeForge's Obituary
Louis F. DeForge, Jr., 79, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, formerly of Cape Coral, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born November 15, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Louis F. DeForge, Sr. and Mary DeForge. He was a United States Navy veteran where he served as a signalman during the Korean War on the USS Sigourney, a destroyer. He was a resident of Cape Coral for many years before moving to Jacksonville Beach where he was cared for by his son and daughter-in-law, Louis J. and Dawn DeForge. He was also a member of the Vineyard Church of Cape Coral. Mr. DeForge was an avid New York Giants football fan. Mr. DeForge leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Mary Ellen Cassidy of Fort Myers and Louis J. DeForge and wife, Dawn of Jacksonville Beach; three grandchildren and multitudes of nieces and nephews. From a family of ten children, his sister survives him, Helen Scarpa. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia A. DeForge. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with entombment to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy. Friends will be received from11:00 AM until the time of the service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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