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Thomas Ford Obituary

Ford, Thomas F. Born to Eternal Life Jan 21, 2019 at age 82. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Blaser). Dear father of Ruth (Rick) Busalacchi, Thomas M. (Susie) Ford and Paul Ford. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Joey and Charlie. Fond brother of Raymond (Gloria) Ford and Francis Ford. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Mon. Jan. 28, 2019, from 4pm until the time of Mass at 6pm all at St. Monica Catholic Church, 5681 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Whitefish Bay. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association requested.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 27, 2019.

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January 30, 2019

So sorry for your loss.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you.
~2 Thessalonians 3:16

Kurt Koenig

January 28, 2019

I have very fond memories of Mr. Ford from Bayside School in the late 1960s, and had the pleasure of running into him many times over the years since. My sympathies to brother Frank and the family.

Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

January 28, 2019

On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer's Association - thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made in Thomas' name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Grams, Executive Director

Angel French

January 27, 2019

My deepest condolences to Tom F Ford's immediate family and close friends.
Love and Light, Angel French

January 27, 2019

We are sorry to lose Mr. Ford. He will be remembered for his positivity, kindness and sense of humor. Always someone to see the best in everyone. That is a rare quality. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Barb and Mike Shore

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28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

St. Monica Catholic Church

Whitefish Bay, WI

Jan

28

Funeral Mass

6:00 p.m.

St. Monica Catholic Church

Whitefish Bay, WI

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