Heaven gained an angel, when Melvin Forshaw unexpectedly passed in his sleep. Melvin was born in Sharon, CT 1/11/62 to Richard Allen Forshaw and Geraldine Marshall. He has four sisters, Ellen, Sarah, Janet, Jerri, two brothers Richie and Jimmy. He leaves behind two sons, Melvin C. Elizaville and Dan Forshaw, Tenn. Melvin loved to fish, landscape, NYC and dogs. He was a kind soul, patriotic, loved his friends and talk to anyone. He will be especially missed by his 2nd family whom he texted daily, Richard, JoAnn, Julie, Lisa, Shelly, Susie and Zoey, Bentley Fernandez. Memorial service will be held on Wed. Oct.5th at 8AM at St. Mary's Church on Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wm. G. Miller & Son FH, Inc. If you wish to send an online condolence, please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com