Rich Forrest

Richard Bedford Forrest, age 49, passed away on March 11, 2022, at home in Rochester, NY. Rich was born June 28th, 1972 and raised in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. He enlisted in the Army Reserves and received an honorable discharge due to an injury. After time in New York City, Chicago, and Texas, he settled in western New York where he lived until his death. Rich received an Associate’s Degree in Biology from Erie Community College and was most recently in school to pursue his dream of becoming a nurse. Rich was loved by all who met him for his infectious laugh, gentle nature, and amazing hugs. He was always there to listen and always put others before himself. Rich was known for offering a helping hand, a shoulder to lean on, or comforting silence. Rich accepted and loved people for who they were while still wishing the world was a better place. It certainly will be worse off for not having him in it. Rich was predeceased by his father Tom and is survived by many loving friends, his brother Brian (Stephanie) and his mother Sherrie (George).  On-on!