Richard G. DeForest passed away suddenly on May 29, 2008. He was 50 years old.
Born in Norwood, Richard grew up in Walpole. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy in Maine and served in the U.S. Army for seven years. He also graduated from the Culinary Institute of America.
Richard was the beloved husband of Donna (Rosano) DeForest. He was the loving father of Marcus DeForest and Marshall DeForest of Princeton and the dear brother of Dianne DeForest of Delaware, James DeForest of Cape Cod, Faith Snowden of Cape Cod and the late Samuel DeForest. Richard was also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved dog Pugsley.
Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday, June 5th from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Service will be held at 7 p.m. during visitation. Interment private.