Contributions to the tribute of Bruce J. Forst aka Scott Forst

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Monday

May

Visitation

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Monday, May 23, 2022

M. A. Connell Funeral Home Inc.

934 New York Avenue

Huntington Station, New York, United States

Monday

May

Funeral Service

7:00 pm

Monday, May 23, 2022

M. A. Connell Funeral Home Inc.

934 New York Avenue

Huntington Station, New York, United States

Monday

May

Military Honors from the Marines

7:30 pm

Monday, May 23, 2022

M. A. Connell Funeral Home Inc.

934 New York Avenue

Huntington Station, New York, United States

Iantha Brodersen lit a candle

Monday, May 23, 2022

My parents and the Forst family were close friends for many years. Bruce and I were the same age and were friends through the years. Both our dad's belonged to the Winfield Social Club back in the 40's,50's and 60's. We were often both at picnics and Christmas parties that the club had over the years. We often went to Jones Beach with my grandparents as well. I remember Bruce was always drawing, and he was good. He was always talking about baseball, especially the Brooklyn Dodgers, and I remember how Very upset he was when they moved to California. He was especially fond of my Dad, he called him Uncle Marty. My Dad was a Marine in WW2. So along with baseball the Marine Corps was another bond they shared.. We remained friends through our teen years and when he joined the Marines we would see each other occasionally when he came home on leave. I married in 1963 and moved out of state and we lost contact with each other. We reconnected when my Dad passed in 1978. In recent years we have stayed in touch, via email and an occasional call. The last time I saw Bruce was when he was in Arizona. Our son lives in the Phoenix area and we got together at our son's home. It was great catching up after many years. My husband and Bruce became friends on email and when Bruce found out that Hank had been a Smokejumper during his college years he started calling him Smokey My name is Iantha Kern, but Bruce always called me, "I". Also, at that time we "met" Arizona Jack Kid" to the delight of our 2 grandsons. We are so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing but glad to know he passed peacefully. Our condolence's to the family. Sorry we can not be there for the service. Smokey (Hank) and "I" Iantha Kern Brodersen

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