JOHN G. WARD JR.

JOHN WARD Obituary

WARD--John Gerard Jr. ("Jack"). Died September 3 at the age of 66. A graduate of Fordham University Law School, Jack was an attorney who provided estate services to many New Yorkers during the last 40 years. As the grandson of William J. Ward, founder of The Bank of Coney Island, he managed Ward Realty, representing the last of the original families owning property in Coney Island. He was a former president of the Coney Island Chamber of Commerce, a member of the school board and Water for Life committee at Our Lady of Mercy parish in Forest Hills, and a board member of Camp Mark Seven in Old Forge, NY. He will be dearly remembered by his wife, Mary Beth; three children, John Ward of Huntington, Long Island, Faith Ward of Baltimore, and Kathleen Whitaker of Los Angeles; three sisters; three grandchildren; extended family; and devoted friends. Visiting at Fox Funeral Home Forest Hills, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass at our Lady of Mercy Church Thursday 10:45am, interment Chestertown Rural Cemetery Chestertown NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Mark Seven, 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY 13420, or the Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Deaf Ministry, P.O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207, would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by New York Times from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN WARD

12 Entries

Father Tom Coughlin

August 30, 2022

Dear Mary Beth: it is hard to believe how quickly time has flown by since Jack left us for God. I pray and hope that you and your beloved family continue to do well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and prayers from Father Tom Coughlin

Father Tom Coughlin

September 2, 2020

We can never forget this great guy, John Ward. He did so much to help his fellow people. Camp Mark Seven would not have succeeded so much without John. It is hard to believe that ten years have already come and gone. May John continue to Rest In Peace with God. May God continue to protect Mary Beth and her children and grandchildren. Father Tom coughlin

September 7, 2010

Uncle Jackie was the best. He was my only real Uncle, and I was a very lucky kid for that. There are too many fun memories to list. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Sincerely,
Rory

September 7, 2010

Dear Faith and Kevin,

On behalf of the whole parish of Saint
Ignatius, I send our sympathies to you with a promise of prayers for your dear Father and for you and the whole family. Requiescat in pace.

Father Bill Watters, SJ

John Vourderis

September 7, 2010

Mr. Ward was a friend to my family for decades, and his good nature was always admired. He was a man that I looked up to my whole life, and he will be greatly missed. My sympathy to the entire Ward family.

Barbara Peters

September 7, 2010

Jack was a wonderful person who was so generous to his family and enjoyed good times. I'm glad I shared laughs with him in the California Room parties and at family gatherings. My condolences to Mary Beth, Gen, Martine, Sarah and other members of Jack's immediate family. Jack will surely rest in peace in the Adirondacks and Chestertown. He'll be missed by all who knew and loved him. Again, my heartfelt sympathies to all the Wards.

Charmaine Hlibok

September 7, 2010

Our dearest Jack Ward made such signficant contributions to the Mark Seven Deaf Foundation over the past 25 years, and we had the honor of his presence at the recent board meeting in early August at the camp- it is our ultimate goal to realize his dream of establishing a year-round facility on the Camp Mark Seven campus in memory of him and Bertha Coughlin. May God bless his soul always, and comfort his family during this difficult time. Jack and the Ward family, we are with you in thoughts and prayers.

Clarissa Bryant

September 6, 2010

Although we only met Jack once, we know how close he was to Gen, Martine and DeeDee. He was a blessing and source of hope, comfort, support and strength to their lives. We know he meant the world to them and that they adored and treasured him. It was our son, York's, great privilege, honor and pleasure to have known Jack for a short time. He was a fine man who was held in highest regard by many and he will be terribly missed. To the Ward family, Gen, Martine, and DeeDee, we send our deepest sympathy with thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace during this sad and sorrowful time in your lives.

With deepest, heart-felt love to all,
Rissie and Tommy Bryant

Therese Renehan

September 6, 2010

My deepest condolences to Mary Beth and the entire Ward family.

Kim Kurz

September 6, 2010

Dear Ward Family,

Even though I have know Jack for only two years in my capacity as an Executive Director of Mark Seven Deaf Foundation, Inc., I have come to admire this great man. He will be missed by the Camp Mark Deaf family. May God give you His comfort and peace.

September 6, 2010

A good hearted person, Jack will be sorely missed by millions of New Yorkers who will enjoy the vision of his grandfather with the perputity of Mayor Bloomberg's "Coney Island Plan". Jack was an ardent supporter of the plan and worked tirelessly to insure its implementation. God Bless and keep you. Chris McGratty.

Father Tom Coughlin

September 6, 2010

Dear Mary Beth, John, Faith and Kathleen: it is with profound sorrow that I learned of the departure of your beloved husband and father, Jack. Needless to say I felt stunned and saddened by this tremendous loss. Little did I realize that it would be the last time I saw your dad few weeks ago. I have nothing but a profound esteem and admiration for such a great man like Jack. I know he is at peace with God and someday we will be with him in eternal Adirondacks. My prayers, love and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Have courage and place all your trust and sorrow in God who will give you His grace of comfort and peace. Love and prayers from Fr. Tom Coughlin

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