Dr. William Jacob Forstate
FORSTATE: Dr. William Jacob Forstate, at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Beloved husband of Roslyn (Rosenberg) Forstate. Loving father of Benjamin and Sylvia Forstate. Brother of David (Judy) Forstate. Uncle of Jessica (Bobby) Fernandes, Kaitlyne (Adam) Roth, Eric Forstate and Stephanie Rosenberg. Great-uncle of Vincent Fernandes and Karalyn Roth. Born in Brooklyn, New York, William grew up in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, attended Punxsutawney High School, graduated from Washington and Jefferson College and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Forstate served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Dr. Forstate was a dedicated cardiologist with Premier Medical Associates for over 30 years and was passionate about his patients. He was a sports fanatic, loyally following the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, as well as Pitt football and basketball. He enjoyed traveling, books, movies, theaters, museums and fine dining. Services will be held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 noon – 1 p.m.). Interment B’Nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. schugar.com PJC
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