March 5, 2020
Alan D. DeForest, 60; of Fulton passed away Thursday unexpectedly after enduring a long illness at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Campus NY, NY. Alan was born in Auburn, NY to the late Richard and Emily (Griffith) DeForest. He remained a longtime resident of Fulton, NY. Alan was a graduate of Red Creek H.S. in 1977. He worked for over 30+ years beginning with Alcan and finishing with Novelis, Scriba, NY. Alan enjoyed camping, fishing, and riding his Harley. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his wife Dawn DeForest, and his brother Patrick DeForest. Alan is survived by his children: Kellie (Bill) Phillips of Fulton, Kristie (Thomas) Marsallo of Minetto, Richard “Tim” (Alexa) DeForest of Fulton, his step-mother: Helen Dennison of Fulton, 4 siblings: James DeForest of AL, Deborah (Thomas) Blanchard of Martville, Coleen (Jessica) DeForest of Granby, Charlene (Ronald Eshelman) Griffith of FL, 6 grandchildren: Daniel (Hannah,) Erica, Jack, Billy, Alexa, Jedediah Michael; 1 great granddaughter: Lydia and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton with a Memorial Service immediately following in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be held privately.
I am so sorry to hear about Al. I enjoyed working with him at Alcan/Novelis over the years and after he retired. He was an inspiration with the way he would not let his health issues keep him down in recent years. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend visiting hours, as I am out of town on Saturday.
Al, rest well, my friend.