Forrest, Dennis Arnold's Obituary
Loving father and grandfather, Dennis Forrest (FKA Frucht), 64, of San Mateo, left us for Heaven on the morning of Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Santa Clara Kaiser Permanente. Dennis was born on March 26, 1953 in San Mateo, California to Stanley and Toby Frucht, and older sister, Rennie. Dennis was Bar Mitzvahed at Temple Beth El in San Mateo in 1966. Dennis graduated from Capuchino High School in 1971 and, after some college, began a career in food services eventually leaving Mills-Peninsula Hospital, after over 20 years, for a career in HOA property maintenance. Dennis was married to, and eventually separated from after 18 years, Heather, the mother of his two beloved daughters, Melissa and Christina.Dennis was a lifelong Bay Area resident and enjoyed spending time with his children and granddaughter, pets, friends; weekend breakfasts with his father; listening to music; singing; playing guitar and bass; bowling; watching TV; and short trips to Lake Tahoe with his daughter for a little gambling and site seeing. Dennis regularly played the lottery with the hopes to hit the jackpot and buy everyone he loved a new house and treat himself to a cabin with a lake view.Dennis was easygoing and a friend to all. He delivered constant “Dad jokes” or puns. He loved to tease and flirt. He cared deeply for children and animals.Dennis is survived by his children, Melissa and her husband Kris Stathakopoulos, his daughter Christina, his favorite person in the world- his granddaughter, Georgina (Gigi) Stathakopoulos. His also leaves behind his dear friend and father, Stanley; his sister Rennie and her husband Barry Harris; his step-sister Kim; his nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Danny and his wife Anne and his grandniece Piper, Yvonne, Michael, along with step-nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his many, many friends; some lifelong, some new. Lastly, his two precious kitties, Sadie and Toby, whom he loved dearly and never failed to bring a little of them with him wherever he went.Dennis is predeceased by his loving mothers Toby, Gloria Joy, step-mother Patricia, and step-sister Patty Lynn.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, at 10:30am immediately followed by a site service and reception at Skylawn Memorial Park, Hwy 92 @ Skyline Blvd, San Mateo.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider a donation to the charity or foundation of your choice or the Peninsula Humane Society, 1450 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, California 94010.The family would like to extend its gratitude to all of his friends for their support through this extremely difficult time. Your kindness and love are very much appreciated.He will live forever in our hearts. “Wish you were here” – Pink Floyd
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