Gerald Thomas Forbes

December 3, 1933 - April 11, 2018

Gerald Thomas Forbes (Jerry) died peacefully at home in San Mateo on April 11th surrounded by family. Jerry was born in 1933 in Palo Alto. He attended Mount Carmel Elementary School, Serra High School, and College of San Mateo. While serving in the Army he returned home and married Rose Ellen McCormick, the love of his life. They were married for 55 years, lived in San Mateo and raised six children. He worked for the phone company for 39 years. Jerry loved westerns, sports, fishing, eating ice cream, and spending time with his large, loud, loving family. Jerry touched many lives with his volunteering and participating with Mission Hospice, Cursillo, Kairos, Samaritan House and the St. Bart’s prayer group.

Jerry will be greatly missed by his six children: Mike (Kathy), Pat (Susan), Colleen, KJ (Janis), Kathy (Lee), Molly (Ben); his two brothers-in-law: Monsignor Mickey McCormick, Father Kieran McCormick; and his twelve grandchildren: Rachel, Gaby, Ryan, Emily, Bridgette (Brandon), Kate, Evan, Sally, Mary, Matt, Mickey, and JP. He showed his kids anything was possible, although, we all know the level of his banjo playing. Jerry found the good in everything and everyone and made the world a better place with his kindness and positive attitude. He believed he could do anything and in his kid’s eyes, he could.

Visitation begins at 6pm followed by a Vigil at 7pm on Thursday, April 19th at Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s, 977 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Friday, April 20th at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 300 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Hospice, Samaritan House or your favorite charity.