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James Ford Obituary

FORD - James, "Jim" 46, of Kings Park, formerly of Bethpage, LI, died suddenly October 30, 2008. Beloved son of Charlotte and the late James M. Ford. Loving brother to Kenny (Sue) and devoted father to Emily and Lindsey. Cherished uncle of Michael, Allison and Jack. Dear friend to many. Jim graduated from Bethpage H.S. and Oswego College and was formerly employed with Washington Mutual. Jim's gentle nature and sense of humor endeared him to those around him. He touched many lives and will be loved, missed and remembered dearly by all. The family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, 3-5 and 7-9:30pm, and Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9:30pm, at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45am, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage, with interment following at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 1, 2008.

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Bill Axmacher

November 3, 2008

Jim was a good man. He always had a nice word and good laugh. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Teresa Oberst

November 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very hard time.
Deepest Sympathy Love, The Oberst Family

Birdee Sakovich

November 2, 2008

Charlotte , Marge Kotkiewicz Emailed me and I am so sorry to hear such news. I was happy to see you last month and I feel heart sick for you.May God Bless you at this time.
Alberta (Greber) Sakovich

Richard Ripke

November 2, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My best wishes to the Ford family.

Joe Conway

November 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathies Jimmy will always be in our hearts

God Bless you all
Joe and Debbie Conway

Charles Norris

November 1, 2008

Our sincere condolences to The Ford family,Jim will be missed.

David Strompf

November 1, 2008

Our hearts go out to all of the Ford Family.

God Bless You all!

David, Philomena and Christina Strompf

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