Jerome M. "Jerry" Forrest

Jerome M. Forrest, “Jerry”, 100, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Lancaster, PA where he had resided for the past 8 years. Jerry was born in Queens, New York, and was the youngest of four sons, Seymour, Martin, and Lawrence of Dr. Adolf and Pearl Friedman. Jerry was a decorated World War II veteran and was fond of saying he was a part of the “Greatest Generation.” After the war, he went to Hofstra College followed by the University of Buffalo Dental School, resided in Warren, New Jersey for 30 years, and was a practicing dentist for 47 years in South Plainfield, New Jersey. As a local dentist, he volunteered his services to the local high school football team and Catholic Parish. When Jerry retired, he received an outpouring of kindness and well wishes from his patients which reflected the gentle dental care he had provided over the years. Upon retirement, he lived in Pinehurst, North Carolina for 22 years where he felt like he was in heaven. Jerry spent a joyful, fulfilling time there loving life, friends, restaurants, theatre, the country club, and of course the golfing. After Pinehurst Jerry moved to Woodcrest Villa retirement community in Lancaster. Throughout his life, Jerry was an avid golfer, sports enthusiast, reading aficionado, enjoyed movies, and travel. Of Jerry’s many traits and attributes, those which he will most be remembered is love for his family, his unique sense of humor, and his love of living life. He had the ability to make others laugh and no matter how many times he told a story; he would laugh as if it were the first time he was telling it. Jerry is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lenora Forrest, son Alan Forrest and his wife Deborah Bourne, daughter Sharon Morel and her husband Gary, and daughter Kathy McLoughlin and her husband Dan. Jerry has 9 grandchildren and was proud of every one of them, and 8 great-grandchildren. Within the past year, Jerry said that he knew throughout his life that he loved and had been loved. Jerry loved his life and cherished his family, and his family loved and treasured him. A Memorial Service will be held at the Woodcrest Villa Eagle Commons Chapel, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1:00 pm, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.