Dr. Charles "Charlie" Forte, III D.D.S., 61, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on March 15, 1956 in Sharon, CT., the son of Charles & Helen Foley Forte, II. Charlie was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1974, SUNY Cortland in 1978, NYU Medical School in 1982 and completed a residency in General Practice Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center in 1983.
He joined the Medical Staff at St. Mary's Hospital in 1984 and became Associate Chair of Dentistry at St. Mary's in 1985, continuing in that position as one of the founding members in the newly formed Unity Dental Group in 1998. Charlie was appointed to lead the Department in 2016 following the retirement of Dr. Peter LoFurno which is now known as The Rochester Regional Health Unity Dental Group in Penfield, NY. The Unity Dental Group is one of the largest Dental groups in Western New York State. He was proud of his work and co-workers. Charlie took immense pride in his work and his patients loved him.
Charlie was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing in golf tournaments with his friends. He was involved in Bible Study in his community.
Survivors include his mother: Helen Forte of Millbrook, NY; brother: Edward F.(Terri) Forte and their son, Spencer of Millbrook, NY & Groton, CT. There are aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father: Charles Forte, II in 1993.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 4-8 PM at the Wm. G. Miller & Son F.H., Inc., 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 10AM in St. Joseph's Church, 15 North Avenue, Millbrook, NY 12545. Burial will be at convenience of the family. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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