Birth date: Aug 23, 1939 Death date: Sep 23, 2017
Gary Richard Forness was born on August 23, 1939 in Olean NY to parents Donald and Dorotha. Gary was a pharmaceutical salesman and loved to travel with his wife Lola often times living in different places. In 1992 the family moved Read Obituary
Yes, Gary was a friend and classmate for many years with me at Allegany. He will be missed by all. He was always a quiet, and unassuming guy. May he and Lola, and the rest of his family rest in peace.
Jim and Joann McDonald
Class of 56
With Gary's death I personally have lost a great friend who was always there to give me a helping hand. It was an honor knowing him and being able to call him my friend. We had many great times working together for the same company for over 30 years. There wasn't a person in the organization that didn't have the highest opinion of Gary as a professional and coworker. I and many others will miss him very much.
Dave O'Dell
I send the family my sincere condolances to the family for your loss. Gary and I were cousins but haven't see each other in awhile. I live in Zehyrhills. Gary and I went to school together and we all grew up together. I lost my husband, Fred, in April so I can relate how you feel. I will keep you all in my prayers along with Lola and Kim also. May God keep them in his loving arms and may they rest in peace. Janice (Ackerman) Clark
Sorry to hear about Gary. He was a class mate (ACS 1956)and a friend. I pray he and your mom rest in God's eternal peace. Dave and Joe Rado Allegany,ny
Cindy and David,
Our hope is that you can fill the void in your heart with joyful memories of your dad, times spent together, all the laughs, smiles, hugs, and his spirit! We love you and pray for the grief to be replaced with peace and the comfort that he is in the arms of his Lord and Savior now.
Bruce and Jamie Wright
Gary was one of the finest human beings I have ever met. I will always admire his dedication to his beautiful wife and love Lola. He was a strong and loving father figure . He was the dearest friend to my husband David and to me and best man at our wedding! I have been blessed to know him and will truly miss him. He is truly an angel in heaven.
Melissa ODell
Very sorry for your loss . Gary was a great friend, class mate and e-mail buddy.
He will be missed. When my wife and I would come to Fla. we stopped to see them.
God bless you both. Jim & Jeanette
