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Patrick Ford Obituary

Ford, Patrick J. 85, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, dearly beloved husband of 63 years as well as special and best friend of Helen Antikauskas Ford, loving father of Thomas (Barbara), Patricia Cowan, Kenneth (Kim), and Richard (Kathy), proud grandfather of Tim (Carmen), Traci (Rory) Jim, the late Brendan, Patrick (Laura), Gillian, Steve, Kevin, and Kayla, cherished papa of Krystal, Jessica, Sarah, Sean, Zachary, Brendan, and Jose, preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Mary Ford, and brothers, Daniel, John, Edward, and sister, Mary Pardel. Member of IBEW Union Local #9. Funeral Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. from McKeon Funeral Home, 634 West 37 Street (at Lowe Avenue), to Nativity of Our Lord Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For further information please call 773-927-0925. Please omit flowers.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2010.

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Greta Wojcik

January 6, 2010

Jim,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kathy Namahoe

January 5, 2010

Sandi and I have the fondest memories of our dear Uncle Pat. He was a quiet, gentle soul who was a faithful husband and father. May the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort be with each of you and give you strength to face the days ahead.

Tim Hendrix

January 4, 2010

Jim,
To you and to your entire family, I offer my deepest condolences on the loss of your grandfather. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and peace in your direction, Tim

Beth Lettiere

January 4, 2010

Rick, Kathy, Patrick and Kayla,

Our sincerest condolences for the loss of Mr. Ford. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

Love you all...

Kenneth Travers

January 4, 2010

Jim
The staff at the Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education at the Univ of Illinois offer their sincere condolences.

Lt. Timothy Bialek

January 4, 2010

To the family and loved ones of Patrick Ford I extend my condolences. We owe Patrick and all of our veterans the deepest debt for their service. Patrick served when his country needed him and went on to raise a family with his wife of 63 years contributing greatly to our nation and community. Patrick and the entire Ford family are in my prayers.

Kathy (Ford) O'Neill

January 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With our deepest sympathy, condolences, and love,
Kathy & Jeff O'Neill & family

January 4, 2010

We are deelply soory for your lost
he will be miss
We will keep you and your familly in our prayers
jerry and cristelle wertelka

Dorothy Allen

January 3, 2010

Tom, Barbara, Tim and Traci,
May God comfort you and your family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Dorothy (Dot) Allen

Fr. Dan Brandt

January 3, 2010

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, serving God and the Bridgeport and Canaryville Communities since 1868. Pat is being remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

January 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time.

Tracy (Nickless) Schorle, John and Annmarie Schorle

Kenneth Travers

January 3, 2010

Jim
Our prayers are with you and yours at this time.
Kenneth and Janny Travers

Melina Barona

January 3, 2010

In loving memory of a dear, dear Irishman and all my love to the entire family at this hour.

My heart is with you all,
Melina Barona

Theresa & Robert Faust

January 3, 2010

Dear Mrs. Ford and children: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We are sending a mass card to you from my parents, Bernard and Katherine Ebeling, and from us in remembrance of one of the best neighbors we could ever ask for.

January 3, 2010

Tom, Tim and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jeanne M. Juras

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