Obituary of Alton E. DeForest

Alton E. DeForest Unadilla, New York Alton E. DeForest, 71 of Unadilla, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009 at his home. Alton was born on January 26, 1938, son of the late Alton and Margaret (Herwagen) DeForest in Unadilla. Alton was a graduate of Unadilla High School Class of 1955. On July 1, 1962, Alton married Patricia Knight in Sidney. Together, they shared 47 years of love and marriage. For ten years, Alton was a member of The Teamsters Union. Later, Alton founded A&P Disposal Service, Inc. in Unadilla, NY. For the past 39 years, the truck always ran and never missed a day. He was an automotive enthusiast: he loved his hot rod cars, and was a member of the Rods & Relics Car Club. Alton loved to collect: he was a known wheel and dealer. He was also a true 'people person' and enjoyed socializing. Al was an avid Nascar fan. He also had a deep love for animals. He found great pleasure in maintaining his property: his yard was always well manicured, and his equipment well maintained. Al and Pat took some crazy trips. On a memorable trip to Hawaii, they visited the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA and have been members of the Eagles Club for 30 years. Al is survived by: Loving wife, Patricia DeForest of Unadilla Devoted daughter, Wendy Fisher of Otego Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and John Zoeller of Valrico, FL Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Roxanne Knight of Unadilla Extended family Charlotte Harrington and Uncle and Aunt, Ken and Bette Coats As well as several nieces, nephews and cousins Also was predeceased by his infant daughter, Tammy Lee, and his son, Roger, as well as two very special friends, George Harrington of Morris and Ralph Van Loan of Unadilla. Friends are invited to call at their convenience on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. A funeral service will be held at 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the funeral chapel with Rev. Barbara Green, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Sidney, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Delaware Valley Humane Society 101 East Main Street Sidney, NY 13838. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838.