Bernard Joseph Ford's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

Bernard Joseph Ford

July 18, 1936 - July 24, 2025 (89 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Bernard Joseph Ford's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois
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Bernard Joseph Ford

July 18, 1936 - July 24, 2025 (89 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Bernard Joseph Ford Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernard Joseph Ford (Chicago, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernard Joseph left this world on July 24, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Edna P. Ford; his son Christopher; and his brothers, Richard and Dennis. He is survived by: his children, B. J., Beth and Susan (Scott McDonald); and his grandchildren, Brendan, Patrick, Maura, Liam, Duncan, Ian, Anne-Marie and Jack. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Benedict Catholic Church (2215 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Benedict Educational Endowment Fund, 2215 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618.



Tue

Aug 05

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Benedict Catholic Church
2215 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Tue

Aug 05

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Benedict Catholic Church
2215 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

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