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Terence Forbes Obituary


Forbes Sr., Terence P. Retired Lt. C.P.D with over 38 years of service. Beloved husband of Nancy L. (nee Ferdinardo), loving father of Terence Patrick Jr. C.P.D. (Amy) and the late Jason David, loving son of Jane M. and the late Harry V. Forbes, dear brother of Harry "Buddy", Patrick (Terry), Rita Duncan, Rosemarie, Dennis (Christine), Margie Ramirez, Jerry and the late Jack, dear brother-in-law of Carol (Nick) Casiello, Pat (Ron) St. John and Darlene Collamore, fond uncle and dear friend of many. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from The Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the St. Michael's House, 1759 W. Adams, Chicago, IL, 60612. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2004.

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Tom Kaasbell

May 17, 2021

Dear Nancy, 
While thinking of you, I came across your husband Terry's obituary. Reading further, I also learned of the loss of your son Jason. My heart grieves for you. You are too sweet a person to have been beset with such tragedies in your life.

I hope this finds you well.

Warm regards,
Tom Kaasbell
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Tiffany Casiello

October 11, 2004

It's taken me a while to sign this guestbook because I really didn't want to have to think about the loss we're all going through right now, or to even think that I could find the right words to do justice to Uncle Ter. (I'd have to fill pages and pages of this guestbook to do that!) So, basically I'd just like to say that I was so blessed to have had Uncle Ter in my life, as was everyone who was lucky enough to know him. He was like another Dad, not just an uncle. I don't know too many people who can say that. So to say he will be missed is a tremendous understatement. And even though we're all grieving for eachother and the loss we each feel in our own way, we can be thankful for the bond of love and strength that this family has, and we can also find comfort knowing we have another angel standing next to Jason to help us from above. We love you Uncle Ter and we'll see you again!

thomas bobor

September 18, 2004

dear nancy, terry and amy,



please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. terry is in our prayers.



tom, diane and brandon bobor

sharon forbes

September 18, 2004

Words cannot express our heartfelt sorrow. Please know that Terry will always be remembered in our hearts for his kindness, support and understanding.



Sharon, John, Michael, Jonathan, Karen,Jennifer, Victor, and Celia

Gina (Interrante) Christian

September 17, 2004

My uncle was a great man, my fondest memory of him was when I was a kid and at the dinner table one thanksgiving he taught us how to make the funnies face. You flip your bottom lip down and stick your tongue out over your top lip. To this day I still make that face and think of him everytime I do it. He will be greatly missed.

Vito Sblendorio

September 16, 2004

Dear Nancy,Terry and Family,

I received this news with a very heavy heart.Although we did not have a chance to see each other much

in later years, Terry was always in my most pleasant memories.He was the finest person and friend I ever met.This world will not be the same without him.He will always be in our hearts and minds and I thank the Lord for letting our paths cross.With our belief in God I pray we all meet again as we follow Terry

home to our Lord's House.I am so sorry for the loss of one so special to each and everyone of you.

Pat and Ron St.John

September 16, 2004

Our Terry-A gentle man, strong of character, devoted to his family and friends, a peacekeeper, a builder, a loving husband and father. He made us laugh, brought out the best in others, and made everyone feel at home.



His beautiful spirit is with us always.

Greg Sweeney

September 16, 2004

Terry and I were promoted and worked together as Lieutenants in the 016th District. He taught me to slow down and take it easy. God will have a very special reserved place for Terry, he deserves the best. Retired Lt. Greg Sweeney

Kimberly Dwyer

September 16, 2004

Nancy,Terry and Amy-

So sorry to hear of your loss--Terry was a great man and he will truly be missed. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Love You,

The Dwyer's

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

September 16, 2004

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