It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Forrest D. Roraback of Collinsville, Connecticut, born in Torrington, Connecticut, who passed away on January 26, 2022, at the age of 35, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Forrest D. Roraback to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his close friend Annika; his parents, Louisa L. Roraback and Charles E. Roraback of Goshen; his siblings, Taryn L. Roraback (Los Angeles) and Charles A. Roraback (Goshen); his grandparents, Charles W. Roraback and Molly F. Roraback; his aunts, Margaret Roraback, Paula Lobe and Elizabeth Fowler (John); his uncle Andrew Roraback (Kara); and his cousins, Pierson, Catherine Fowler and Andrew Kevin Roraback.

Memorial contributions in Forrest's name may be made to Prime Time House (a place of support for those with mental health challenges), 810 Main St. Torrington, CT 06790; the Stark Mountain Foundation (Mad River Glen) P.O. Box 1221, Waitsfield, VT 05673; or The Little Guild (pet adoption service) 285 Sharon-Goshen Tpke, West Cornwall CT 06796.

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Thurston Rowe Funeral Home

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February 4, 2022

Julie Frauenhofer lit a candle

February 4, 2022

Julie Frauenhofer sent flowers

“In loving memory of Forrest, with deepest condolences to all of his loving family. I will always hold beautiful memories of him as a child in my heart and in my prayers.”

February 4, 2022

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February 4, 2022

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February 4, 2022

Eileen & David Miserendino lit a candle

“Dave & I are truly sadden of Forrest’s passing. May he Rest In Peace.. Our sincere heartfelt condolences to the family. We love you. Eileen & Dave ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼”

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February 14, 2022

Anne Crawford wrote a sympathy message

“Louisa and Charles, I was very saddened to hear of Forrest's passing and am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Annie Crawford”

February 7, 2022

Linda Kessler Chocholka wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences for the family. You are in my prayers for healing. Linda Chocholka”

February 7, 2022

John Danaher wrote a sympathy message

“Forrest was an amazingly talented, smart, and creative young man. He was a natural leader whom people lined up to follow behind. He had a very gentle soul. I have a tremendous number of fond memories of him and his innumerable skills and talents; programming and coding not the least of those skills . Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Roraback family. We are so, so sorry and saddened. John Danaher”

February 7, 2022

Cesar Torres wrote a sympathy message

“Chip and Louisa - Mariko and I send our love and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you. César and Mariko”

February 6, 2022

Ashby Beal wrote a sympathy message

“To Chip and Louisa and your whole family, Susan and I send our condolences. May deep abiding love and happy memories sustain you. Susan and Ashby Beal”

February 6, 2022

Dan Pullman wrote a sympathy message

“Lisa and I send our deepest condolences to Chip and Louisa and the entire Roraback family. Forrest was a very special person. Life’s not fair. The Rorabacks are a strong family and we hope their support for each other and the love of their friends will help them through this difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Dan and Lisa Pullman”

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