William M. Ford

William M Ford, “Yogi”, 85, passed away peacefully in his home December 27, 2017 surrounded by his family.  William was predeceased by his devoted wife, Margaret, “Ruth” (nee Alsankas) and was the loving father of William J. Ford, Phillip J. Ford, and Catherine (Robert) Powers; brother of Jack Ford; and his grandchildren Christina, Billy, Audrey, Carolyn, Ryan, Johnathan, Christopher, Robbie, Sarah, and Brett.

  

William was a lifelong resident of Parkside, Pa. He was a graduate of Ridley Park H.S. where he was Captain of the football team as a freshman. After high school he committed his service to the US Air Force.  He also played baseball and football for the US Air Force. William retired from Widener University in 1996.  

 

He was a lifetime member of the Parkside Firehouse and coached for the Parkside Boys Club for many years. His love for family, sports, and coaching was his drive in life. He was highly devoted to Ruth and loved spending vacation time with his family and Sunday’s with his wife in their favorite spot, Sea Isle City NJ  

 

Funeral mass Tuesday 11am at Our Lady of Charity Church, 231 Upland Rd., Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Visitation Tuesday 9:30-11at the church. Burial SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkside Fire House, 107 W. Roland Rd., Parkside, PA, 19015 or Lymphoma Research Foundation, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine St., Suite 2400, New York, NY, 10005.

 

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