William F. "Bill" Ford, Sr., age 56, of Havertown, PA, formerly of West Philadelphia, passed away at home on Saturday, October 17, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Bill was the son of John P. and Theresa B. Ford (nee McFadden). He was a 1977 graduate of Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, PA and a member of Annunciation of BVM Church in Havertown. He was an avid long distance runner, loved camping, and never missed opening day of trout fishing. Bill was a long time employee with the First Judicial Court District for the City of Philadelphia.
Bill was a loving Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and a loving, devoted grandfather. Bill always put others first, and never hesitated to lend a helping hand.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children Rebecca Busam (Justin), William F. Ford, Jr. and Emily Ford, his grandchildren Brody and Mackenzie Busam, and his siblings John P. Ford, Jr., Michael J. Ford (Sue), Thomas Ford and Theresa Ann Geib (Tom).
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing family Wednesday, October 21, 2015 7:00-9:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass, Thursday, October 22, 2015 10:00 AM Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Kevin Cain Foundation, P.O. Box 536, Havertown, PA 19083, would be appreciated.