Patricia Forst

Pat is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Kristen, Scott, Jennifer & Christopher; their spouses, Carlos, Hillary & Kristina, and grandchildren, Regina, Meyer, Sophia, Gabe, Hudson, Heidi, Eli, & Beatrice.

Pat was born on April 28, 1946 and grew up in Bayonne, New Jersey. She earned her college degree from Seton Hall University. In July of 1970, Pat and Jack were married and they moved to Florida to plant roots, begin their life as a married couple, and create a family. Her children remember their mother as prioritizing family and citing siblings as the greatest gift she could bestow upon them. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, holding a smiling place forever in their hearts as “Grammie.”

Pat was an extremely creative individual and an eternal optimist. Her artistry and originality were apparent in everything she did from a beautiful painting to an imaginative text message to her Stretch Originals which would make everyone smile. She was an accomplished teacher for over 20 years, published author, artist, and entrepreneur. Notably, winning Disney’s Teacherrific Award for her efforts teaching Life Skills and the published author of How to Return Just about Anything, a book about consumer purchasing rights.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3pm in Tampa, Florida at Blount & Curry Macdill. Reverend James D. Friesen will officiate the ceremony with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and honor Pat’s outstanding life. Condolences can be sent to Jack Forst at 2106 Broyhill Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162.