Joseph W. Forsythe, 50, of Colts Neck, N.J., passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 28.

He was raised in New Sewickley Township, graduated from Freedom High School and moved to New Jersey in 1977.

Mr. Forsythe was a general contractor and owner of the Forsythe Construction Co., Colts Neck, N.J.

He was a member of the Belmar (N.J.) Elks 1997 and the Jackson Moose Lodge 1459.

He is survived by his sister, Lynette Citro of New Sewickley Township; two brothers, David Zinkham of Evans City and the Rev. Jesse Forsythe of New Sewickley Township; his daughter, Kelsey Elizabeth Patten, 19, and son, Joshua Robert Forsythe, 5, of Freehold, N.J.; and his fiancee, Felicia Kaplan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Forsythe.

<B>FORSYTHE</B> — A memorial service for Joseph W. Forsythe, who died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, was held Saturday at the Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Ave., Asbury Park, N.J. Plans for a service to be held locally are pending.Information was submitted by the <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, Zelienople.Online condolences and directions are available at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.