Thomas Michael Ford, formerly of Yardley and Fairless Hills, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Aria Hospital-Bucks Campus.  He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Elnicki Ford.

Born in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Neil and Agnes McMahon Ford and father of the late Joy Kelly. 

Mr. Ford, or “Sailor”, as he was known to his family and friends, was a resident of Levittown for 28 years.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. For many years, he was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Levittown.  Before his retirement in 1982, he was employed as a general foreman of tin and finishing at U.S. Steel Corporation in Fairless Hills. “Sailor” was a gregarious gentleman with an outgoing personality.  He could light up a room and was always the life of the party.  He enjoyed golfing, dancing and was proud of his Irish heritage.  He will be sadly missed as a loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his 3 sons, Thomas M. Ford Jr. and his wife, Georganne, of Holland, Timothy B. Ford of Yardley, and Kevin A. Ford of Philadelphia.  He is also survived by his son-in-law, Patrick Kelly of Beach Haven, NJ and his 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death  by his 7 brothers and sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday evening, July 29, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.