Obituary of Darren A. Forgette

Darren A. Forgette, 55, of Spring Lake, NJ passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1967, in New York, New York to Thomas A. and Mary Anne (McAmblay) Forgette.

Darren was a graduate of Arlington High School, Dutchess Community College, and Dutchess County BOCES.
Darren was a Maintenance Supervisor for Flexcraft Industry in Neptune New Jersey.  Darren was a jack of all trades and loved to work on anything mechanical.

Darren has been a New Jersey resident since 2009, previously from Pleasant Valley, New York where he loved to visit his family and friends.

Darren loved his Harley and enjoyed snowmobiling with his friends, riding ATV’s and fishing with his nieces, the Jersey shore with his family and many good friends he met there.  He loved his ever-faithful dachshund, Popper.  Darren always said Popper is the best little girl in the whole world.  Darren was always a passionate animal lover as most of the animals growing up were strays he rescued, including a pigeon.  Darren enjoyed watching nostalgic old movies and TV shows.  His favorite time of year was Christmas time, with the more snow the better.
Survivors include parents Thomas and Mary Anne Forgette Pleasant Valley New York, sister Mary E. Zolzer Pleasant Valley New York, nieces Taylor and Jordan Zolzer.  Darren is predeceased by his grandparents, William and Margaret McAmblay, and Leonard and Irene Forgette, and his brother, Thomas Forgette.

There will be a Celebration of Darren’s Life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a lservice starting at 5:30 PM at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Darren’s memory to the DCASPCA or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

If you would like to leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com