Vincent J. Foresta

August 26, 1928 - April 4, 2020

Vincent J. "Jack" Foresta, 91, husband of Mary Jean (Keen) Foresta, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born on August 26, 1928 in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Anne (Chermak) and John Foresta. A graduate of Phoenixville High School, Jack attended Gettysburg College before beginning his career at his father's slaughter house. He then went to work for Roberts Meat Packing and later for his uncle at his butcher shop on Church Street. In 1973 Jack opened Foresta's Market at its present location on West Bridge Street. Jack was an avid golfer, past President of the Phoenixville Jaycees and enjoyed spending time at his home in Avalon, NJ, over the last 40 years. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack loved following the lives of his family. He enjoyed scrolling through facebook, and he and Mary Jean were blessed to celebrate 70 years of marriage in February. In addition to his wife, Mr. Foresta is survived by his children: Jean Ann Saville, of King Of Prussia, J. Scott, husband of Cathy Foresta, of East Pikeland and Jennifer K. Foresta, wife of Kevin Sterritt, of East Pikeland; grandchildren: Bradley, husband of Kelli Saville, Kelly, wife of Michael Kilian, J. Christian, husband of Ashley Foresta, Mark, husband of Brittany Foresta, Jacy Sterritt and Geena Sterritt; and great-grandchildren: Laurel, Corinne and Mila Kilian, Chase Saville, and Josephine, Jase, Jackson and Jude Foresta; and sister: Marie Crothers, of Florida. He was preceded in death by a sister: Shirley Dawson. Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to a charity of choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.