Joesph Ford Obituary
Joseph Ford, 73, of Navarre, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Altercare of Navarre.
He was born on June 18, 1952, to Wilbur and Delores (Lopez) Ford at Massillon, OH.
He enters the Marine Corp shortly after graduating from high school and served three tours in Vietnam. After the Marine Corp Joseph went to culinary school and became a Chef. Joseph has worked as a Chef for some of the best restaurants in and around Northeast Ohio area for many years before retiring a few years ago. The restaurant business is where he met his wife Anna Boccuti, a restaurant owner herself. They were married and lived in Canton, Massillon and Navarre area most of their lives. Both Joseph and Anna both retired from the restaurant business and were living a quiet life in the local area.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Anna, and siblings and several nephews and nieces in the Massillon area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Delores (Lopez) Ford.
Per Joseph's request, cremation has taken place, and the family will meet at a later date to celebrate Joseph's life.
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