I learned of all this from my JWu magazine. I was his roomate junior year, and we got along great, and took long bike rides in Rhode Island, being adventurous. He also had a lot of movies on VHS (remember those) and he lent me Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to do a school paper.  I also helped Keith through his spanish class, as we both were in the class together--You are missed-Craig Schneider, chefcraig1976@aol.com

Mrs Forchette .. and dearest Kyle, I just found out about Keith's death ... I am so sorry it just breaks my heart.  In the years that I had your family with us in Kiddie Academy, he was always helpful, smiling and kind.  I remember his smile every time he would come and get Kyle.  They were a pair those two.  Please know you are in my prayers and if there is anything I can do to help you ... do not hesitate to call me. 201 787 0005.  With Love, Ms. Mickie

To all of the Forchette family, 
Words cannot say how truly sorry I am to hear of Keith's passing - my sisters Casey, Jessica and I grew up with Keith and Victor, and shared many childhood memories as backyard neighbors and friends.  On behalf of the whole Colaneri family, we are so very sorry for your loss.  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

In West Caldwell and Parsippany ShopRite Keith was well known for talking always about Kyle  : it's hard to find a father like Keith! God bless his soul!

May God bless you Chris-Anne and Kyle and watch over.I worked with Keith in the West Caldwell and Parsippany store and he always talked about his family and how much he loved them.My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Keith was my very best friend, my true love and the most wonderful husband and father.  He loved me for me.  We said I love you to each other every day.  We had a great life.  He was head over heals about his son.  Kyle is his pride and joy.  They did everything together from cooking to wood working.  Keith took the time to teach him how to do it all.  He helped everyone he has ever known with no questions asked.  I still wait to hear the door open and see your smiling face and feel your gentle touch.  I will always love you Honey.

Keith was one of my closest friends in jr high & highschool. I owed alot to him. He was a very good person & a kind & loving soul.He was recently trying to get in touch with me through facebook. That was the type of person he was, he never forgets about his friends. I wish I had spoke with him in recent years. I had not seen him in 15 years. This is such a loss,words cannot describe how much I will miss him. My prayers go out to his wife Chris Ann & son Kyle.

I only knew Keith through his work at ShopRite.  He was always extremley helpful and polite.  I was shocked to hear of his tragic passing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I knew Keith when he worked at the Shop Rite in Parsippany. I went there for lunch almost everyday and he and Frank would always joke around and make me laugh. Keith always had a smile on his face and was such a kind and thoughtful person. I didn't know he transferred to Newton until I was shopping one day and he came up to me and said hello.  He was happy to be closer to home so he could spend more time with his family. Everytime I was in the store he smiled and said hello. I will miss seeing him in Newton.  I was shocked and saddened to read of his untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

As a customer i only knew of keith, He had helped me out gratefully doing a 40th surprise party for my husband this past january=--what a wonderful job he had done with the food and made it so easy for us all...may god be with his family and most of all Kyle...

There are no words Chris to express how deeply sorry I am.  Keith was such a friendly happy loving soul who loved being a father and husband. You & Kyle are in my thoughts and prayers. xo

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Chris- Ann and Kyle we are so sorry for your loss Keith will be deeply missed as only having a sister growing up,the day u married Keith i didn't think i had a brother in law but a true brother that i never had and Kyle always remember Uncle Fred Aunt Ally ,and Katie are only a phone call away

To the Forchette Family, My thoughts and prayers to Mrs Forchette, Kyle and the rest of the Forchette family.I worked with Chef Keith at ShopRite.Chef Keith was a talented chef a fine person and a very proud Father...RIP

Our deepest condolences to the Forchette family.I would come into Shop Rite for lunch almost daily,it was always nice to swap recipe ideas and just talk food with someone whom also enjoyed cooking.Keith will be truly missed by all.

I worked with Keith at the Parsippany ShopRite for several years. I will always remember Keith talking about his family - he especially enjoyed talking about his son. My deepest condolences to the Forchette Family.

Chris-Ann, Kyle and family, We are so sorry for your loss.  No words I can say will offer any comfort, but please know we are here for you for anything.  We're just a few houses or a phone call away anytime day or night. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.  Keith will always be your angel looking down and watching over you forever.  
Dale, Kim & Dylan Snyder

Dear Forchette Family, Our sincere sympathy at this most difficult time in your life.  We pray  that  friends and family give you the anchor you will need to help you through this terrible loss of a husband, father and son.  In Sympathy, Pat and Bob Gruber

To the entire Forchette Family,
  I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and May God Bless you during this difficult time.

Keith, you've always been such a great part of my life. I remember all of the times when you had little tea parties with me and made me feel so special. When I was learning how to ride my bike, you were there, teaching me and helping me overcome my fear. Thank you for always being a special part of  my life. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts.

Keith, we will miss you so much. All of the wonderful memories will remain in our hearts forever. From the time you were born, you were full of fun and always had a smile ready for everyone. From playing as a child to surprising us at Shoprite, every moment will be a precious memory. You'll be missed, but never forgotten.

Dear Chris-Ann and Kyle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
 
Bounce Around Early Learning Center

Dear Annmarie,
We are very for your loss.  You and your family ae in our thoughts and prayers.
Victor & Carol Vieira

Chris-Ann and Kyle, we are deeply sorry for your loss.  Keith was a devoted father and husband as well as a great friend in Scouting.   I enjoyed working the late nights with Keith on the wood working projects for the den and had hopes of many more to come.  As with every one who knew Keith, I will truly miss him!

Chris-Ann and Kyle,
My heart goes out to the both of you.  Hold on to each other and find your strength in the memory and love of your husband/father.  I pray that one day your pain will be eased and you will be able to smile once again in his memory.

We were all fortunate, not only to experience Kyle at our after school program, but also remember the kind man Keith was when he arrived at our main office and greeted us with smiles while paying his bill.  We also remember you Chris-Ann, and our deepest condolences and heart sent prayers to you and your family.  Please let us know if we can be of any assistace for Kyle in our child-care!  Very sad, and we are all so sorry for your loss.

The K.E.E.P. Office Staff and Management,

Tricia Smith, CEO
Christine Milligan, Executive Director
Pete Madden, CFO
Amy Eckhardy, Project Manager
Heather Kinisky, Project Manager

and of course, Sharon Searles, Supervisor at the O'Burg School

Dear Forchette Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Keith's passing. He will always be a part of my Kipp Ave. and marching band memories. On behalf of the Gristina family, I send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all!

Forchette Family, My deepest condolences. I haven't seen Keith for many years, but my memories of him was that he was full of joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth (Mikoloski)Ullrich

Words can never begin to explain the way I felt when I heard this tragic news.  I have never met a more positive man in my life.  Willing to help in any way he could, even if that meant putting his work on hold to help.  Keith and I worked together on Shop Rite's Partners in Caring campaign and I will never forget the advice we shared on raising money. 
To his wife and son, No words are going to make this better, I am sure.  Just remember the Shop Rite community is always here for you and we won't go anywhere.  Heaven gained a beautiful angel.....Till we meet again

ChrisAnn I'm so sorry for your lost. My heart goes out to you and your son.

We are so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ken and Kelly Jo Bledsoe

To the Forchette Family .. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Keith I worked with him at Shoprite for several years , he was a very nice guy very friendly .. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him ..Our Deepest Sympathies Kevin and Barbara Doherty

My deepest condolences to the Forchette family.  I always enjoyed working with Keith when i called on newton shoprite.  he was always so polite and even tempered. A great guy who will be missed. ("Gary from wakefern")

Dear crisann and Kyle,I used to work with Kieth at Parsippany Shoprite a few years ago...I remember him as being 1 of tthe nicest guys I've met....I am so ssorry for your loss...His time came up way too soon.. R.I.P. Kieth...you will not be forgotten...kathy Potenza

To the Forchette Family, this loss comes as a shock to us.  We wish the family well during this time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lovey's HH, N.J.

To the entire Forchette family, my deepest condolences go out to all of you.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keith was a great friend and will be missed.

RO  I CAN'T IMAGINE THE PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AT THIS TIME.  PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU, YOUR SON AND HIS FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.  SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

JOSEPHINE SHORTINO PESICK

Chris Ann,Kyle,AND FAMILY
I am so sorry for your loss. Keith was a wonderful man. He helped me in my time of need. Anything I can do please let me know. 
Janet Tyther

To the entire Forchette family--I grew up playing with Keith when we were in Middle School and some in High School in Hasbrouck Heights. I have not been in touch with him for years now. This loss comes as a shock to me. I wish the family well during this time you are all in my prayers.

Rest in Peace Keith.  You were a wonderful person and brought smiles to so many of our faces....Thank You!!


If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again No Farewell words were spoken No time to say good-bye You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why.- My heart's still active in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know. But now I know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store.- Since you'll never be forgotten I pledge to you today A hallowed place within my heart Is where you'll always stay. - God knows why, with chilling touch, Death gathers those we love so much, And what now seems so strange and dim, Will all be clear, when we meet Him. I Knew you for a Moment

REST PEACEFULLY MY FRIEND WE WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH a co-worker / friend

I knew Keith elementary through high school.  Quick story from when we were kids that puts a smile on my face.  It was winter and Keith asked if I wanted to make some money with him shoveling.  We went over to this sweet old lady's home... and she had the longest driveway I've ever seen.  Halfway through the driveway he told me what our payout would be... 10 dollars.  This is after we cursed our way through the first half of the driveway! When I asked why the heck he would ever take that kind of money for a driveway that long he gave me a goofy laugh and said, "She's a sweet old lady".  :)  I regret we lost touch but I'm happy to have known such a kind soul.  Me deepest condolences to the Forchettes.

To the family of Keith.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Keith will be in my prayers.  Ro I was shocked to hear of your loss.  Praying for you always.

Lucy Shortino Mealia

To the entire Forchette family--I grew up playing with Keith when he was a little boy--my family has fond and loving memories of happy times shared together--our sincerest and most deepest sympathies to you all. Our love and prayers are with you.

To the family of Keith,
I worked with Keith at shoprite and he was a wonderful person. He would make us laugh and he was funny. He will be missed by so many people. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you and your mouse.

Dear Chris-Ann and Kyle,
We are so very sorry for your loss.  Keith was a gentle, kind, and generous man and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Our deepest sympathies, and our prayers to you, Kyle and Keith.
Love,
Cousin Maureen and Bob Clark

Dear Chris Ann, Kyle and Family, we are so saddened to learn of your tragic loss. Keep all your memories close to your heart always.  If you need anything at all don't hesitate to call. Jeanette, Robert, Stephen & Jonathon Rosendale

Chris-Ann & Kyle,  Our hearts go out to you and your family.  We will greatly miss Keith he was such an asset to Pack 82.  We will always be there for you and Kyle you only have to ask us for any help that we can give.

We are all heartbroken over you loss.

Dear Chris-Ann & Kyle, 

Our hearts go out to you during this time, our deepest sympathies. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for your family during this difficult time.

Love,

Chris-Ann - I am so saddened to hear about Keith - you are all in my prayers for God's outpouring of comfort and strength. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I ran into Keith often over the last several years and he always remembered me, a very special and kind gentleman. May God bless you abundantly during this sad time - Marilyn Litteer

To the entire Forchette family, my deepest condolences.  He was a good friend, going back to elementary school and on through high school.  He will be missed.

Dear Chris-Ann and Kyle, our deepest sympathies go out to both of you at this most difficult time.  We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do to make your days easier or if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call.  We are here for you.  Keith was a great man, and he will be terribly missed by all who knew him.  We are so sorry for your loss.  May God Bless you both and hold you close as you move forward in your lives.  With Love and Friendship Always

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Chris-Ann & Kyle, 
Our deepest sympathies on such a tragic loss.  My heart is breaking for you.  Years may pass, but friendship doesn't dissipate - I'm here if you need me for anything at all

To the family of Keith Forchette,
I worked with Keith at Shoprite. He was a kind and thoughtful person. It just won't be the same without him. He also spoke of his son quite often just bursting at the seams with pride. He will be missed. God be with you at this very difficult time.

Judy Wiseman

Chris-Ann & Kyle,
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you!
Ari,Bonnie, & Ed McCouch

Keith, the time you spent on this earth might have been short, but you have touched so many lives with your laughter and kindness, that you will never be forgotten. My dear cousin I will miss you!  
  Love, Karen

In our thoughts and prayers
Sandy and John Woll (friends of Ray and Loni's)

I worked with Keith in Parsippany.He was one of a kind.One of the most devoted fathers I have ever known. He loved talking about his son,everyday.My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Keith, Uncle Tony, Aunt Mary Ann, Florence, Louise and Grace wiil miss your phone calls and certainly seeing you @ family funtions. I have enjoyed your CA visits. I know you are visiting with your Dad, My Brother in Heaven. 

Uncle Tony Forchette and your Forchetytye side of the family.

To the family of Keith Forchette,
I had the pleasure of teaching Keith many years ago while he was a member of the Hasbrouck Heights HS Band. His dream to be a chef was always in his heart and I am so glad he followed and fulfilled this. Keith, Vic and their parents were so kind and supportive of me during my years (1989-1992) as band director in Heights. I will miss him very much. My deepest and sincerest condolences.

Keith, you will be missed at ShopRite.  It will not be the same going in to wait for Faith and not seeing you, whether for a brief chat or busting each other's chops.  I know that Faith will miss working with you, and so will everyone else.  Our prayers are with your wife and son!

to the forchette's- my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I knew keith through middle and high school and the HHHS marching band. May our lord comfort and keep you all safe.

Cris and Kyle, Our thoughts and prayers 
are with you every second of the day.We cannot even begin to imagine the pain that you are going through. Keith was an amazing father, husband, and friend. Always there and willing to help anyone. He will truly be missed.
For Chris: You have memories in your pocket.They rattle among the change.The memories of Keith are treasures in which you carry wherever you go.They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole. They will give you comfort when you think you are alone.You have memories in your pocket, like so much other stuff you keep there.But of all the treasures that you have, it is the memories of your husband that are most precious.

We are grateful for the time we had to spend together with Keith in our Cubscouts.  He loved all the boys with equal heart and helped us all as a considerate and selfless person.  Our family prays for Chris-Ann and Kyle for your tremendous loss.

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ....Carol, Fred & Fred Valotta {Ogdensburg, NJ}

Keith was a good man and a great husband and father. He will definitely be missed by Jen and I. Such tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris-Anne ,and Kyle. May the Lord protect you and keep you and give you strength in the years to come to cope with your loss.

I worked with Keith 2 SR in Parsippany he was an amazing person.  My thoughts and paryers are with you and your family at in time.  I am very sorry for your loss.

Chris-Ann and Kyle, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  If I can do anything, please just ask. 
(Kyle's bus driver)

June 05,2011 We are so sorry for your loss. We worked with Keith at Shop-Rite and we are really going to miss him.Our heart goes out to his family.You are in our prayers. Mike and Gail Collins Hackettstown, N.J.

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Bob and Doris Opthof

Chris-Ann & Kyle, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
We are so sorry, we cannot imagine the pain you are going through. You will be in our thoughts and Prayers. Tom & Lisa Malone

OBITUARY

Keith Forchette

December 6, 1975 – June 3, 2011

Goble Funeral Home

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