Ocala, FL: With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Foster "Sonny" Ball, Jr. on October 18, 2021 at the Ted & Diane Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. He was 80 years of age.
Foster was born in Scranton, PA, May 13, 1941 and grew up in Wharton, NJ. He was the son of the late Foster Ball, Sr. and Elsie (née Pompey).
He was an Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 91 of Wharton, NJ.
He worked for L.E. Carpenters and the Wharton Dept. of Public Works for many years as a truck driver.
He loved junking most of all and being at the coal yard with his dad. Always willing to help, he even drove the truck for his nephew Mike when he needed a driver. Later in life, he enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards and scratch off tickets.
Predeceased by his grandson, Nicholas Anthony in 1990, his sister, Jean Malson and her husband Bob as well as his brother-in-law's, Arthur Toronzi and Pat Kimble and daughter-in-law Cynde Chesonis.
Survived by his son, Foster III of Ocala, FL, his brother Louie of Hopatcong, his sister, Janet Toronzi of Wharton and his sister Carol Kimble of Ocala, FL with whom he lived along with his niece Tina who cared for him.
Granddaughters; Whitney Ball and Alexandrea McArthur and step-grandson, Mark Van.
Also survived by 3 great grandchildren and his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held 3-6pm on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Bermingham Funeral Home, 216 S. Main St., Wharton. Interment will be private.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Foster, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
October 24, 2021
School
Larry and Rose Kehoe
Our condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace. Our paths hadn't crossed in a long time, but I remember Foster from Kindergarten and early school at St.Mary's in Wharton.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more