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James Forker

August 27, 1929 — September 13, 2019

James Forker passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 90 years. He worked for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority as an electrician. James served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Member of the St. Andrew's Holy Name Society of Bayonne, and longtime member of the Bayonne YMCA. Adored son of the late Patrick and Fannie (née Campbell). Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Bonner) who passed away in 2001. Loving father of Patrick and his wife Jean, Ann Marie Forker, Charles and his wife Mary Ellen, Marybeth Clites and her husband Philip. Cherished grandfather of James, Diane, Charles, Nellie, Carolyn, and Philip. Dearest brother of Theresa Toth, and the late Frances Donovan, Daniel Forker, and Mary Sherwood. Funeral from Vorhees Ingwersen Funeral Home on Monday, September 16th at 10am. The Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis RC Church, Ridgefield Park at 11am. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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Visitation

Sunday, September 15, 2019

2:00 - 6:00 pm

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Vorhees Ingwersen Funeral Home

59 Main St, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

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Mass

Monday, September 16, 2019

Starts at 11:00 am

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Vorhees Ingwersen Funeral Home

59 Main St, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

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Interment

Monday, September 16, 2019

Starts at 12:30 pm

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