Michael J. Ward

Michael J. Ward obituary

Michael J. Ward

Michael Ward Obituary

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Michael J. Ward, age 82, longtime resident of Riverton, NJ passed peacefully at his home on August 26, 2025.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Anna May (nee' Bolger) and Daniel J. Ward, his sister, Maryann Pray (nee' Ward), and brother, Daniel J. Ward, Jr.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 58-years, Nancy Ward (nee' Mahn), their loving son, Scott M. Ward and his wife Suzanne Ward (nee' Tracey), and dear grandchildren, Kallan S. Ward, Karrigan P. Ward and Kaegan F. Ward. He is also survived by his; sister Karen Skalski (nee' Ward) and her husband Richard Skalski; brother-in-law Burke Pray; sister-in-law Madelyn Ward (nee' Pietuszka); sister-in-law Bonnie Weeks (nee' Mahn); and by several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, contributions in his memory to The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org would be preferred.

Condolences and remembrances may be shared with his family at www.weberfuneralhomeinc.com Arrangements and family care provided by the Weber Funeral Home, Riverton, NJ (856-829-2700)
Weber Funeral Home, Inc. - Riverton

112 Broad Street, Riverton, NJ 08077

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