Edward Francis Forker

Edward F. Forker, age 76, of North Port, died on July 28, 2015. He was born in New York City on March, 16, 1939. He came from Rockland County New York to Sarasota, then to North Port in 1999. Ed was a New York City firefighter and former Marine. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Ed is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughters Jacqueline, Denise, Theresa, Kristyn, Kaitlyn, Kerry, and Karissa; step-children Amy and Randall; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be at Farley Funeral Home, North Port, on Sunday, August 2nd from 2 - 5 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 3rd at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans Charity. Visitation Information Date: Sunday, August 2, 2015 Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Farley Funeral Home - North Port Address: 5900 South Biscayne Drive, , North Port, FL, 34287 (941) 426-2880 | Map Service Information Date: Monday, August 3, 2015 Time: 11:30 am Farley Funeral Home - North Port Address: 5900 South Biscayne Drive, , North Port, FL, 34287 (941) 426-2880 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Monday, August 3, 2015 Time: 1:30 pm Sarasota National Cemetery Address: 9810 State Road 72, , Sarasota, FL, 34241 941-922-7200 | Map