Ronald V. Ford, 76, a lifelong resident of Middletown, passed away at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, on Friday, July 22,2022. He was born in Elizabeth to James and Katherine (Marx) Ford on September 9, 1945. Ron served in the US Army and after being honorably discharged, he went to work for the US Post Office in Leonardo as a letter carrier, where he retired from.
Ronald loved playing golf, enjoyed gardening, watching the hummingbirds, and watching minor league baseball. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with family, barbecues, playing the lottery and playing Scrabble, which he always won. .
Ronald was predeceased by his parents, James and Katherine Ford, and his son, Ronald Ford. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sandra (nee Sheppard) Ford of Leonardo; two sons and daughter in-law, James and Laurie Ford of AZ and Thomas Ford of Belford; a stepson and daughter in-law, Michael and Sharon Folk of Middletown; a daughter, Rose Ford of AZ, and two stepdaughters and son in-law; Coleen Folk of Highlands and Kimberly and Geoff Kelman of Manalapan; a brother and sister in-law, Allen and Patricia Ford of Middletown; and twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. As per Ron's wishes the cremation will be private. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 10th, from 12-2pm at the Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals 233 Carr Ave. Keansburg.
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