Craig Forshey, owner of promotional products distributor Corporate Advantage (asi/168319) in Maple Shade, NJ, passed away unexpectedly in November. He was 71 years old.

Forshey’s life’s work was in the promo/print industry.

He began his career with former Top 40 distributor Standard Register. He was also previously with Top 40 firms Kaeser & Blair (asi/238600) and Proforma (asi/300094). At the time of his passing, Forshey and his business were affiliated with ACS Affiliate Services. He had founded Corporate Advantage in 2005.

“Craig’s kindness made an impact with everyone he interacted with,” an obituary reads. “He believed in making relationships first and that they would pay dividends down the road.”

In his younger days, Forshey was an avid athlete who wrestled in high school and in college. He continued his sports enthusiasm in his adult years as a passionate fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. “He enjoyed a good game of chess and long daily walks,” an obituary states.

Forshey is survived by his wife Mary Anne, their three daughters, and two grandchildren.