Joseph J. Ford Jr.

Joseph (Joe) John Ford Jr., 54, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, June 19th in his home. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1963. He was an Air-force veteran, a retired member of the FDNY and a 9/11 first responder.

Joe was happiest spending time with his loving family and friends. Dedicated to his family, he was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and cousin.

Joe is the son of Joseph John Ford Sr. and the late Dianna (Basile) Ford. In addition, Joe was predeceased by his grandparents. Joe is survived by his two children; Rachel and Joseph Ford, his father; Joseph John Ford Sr., his three siblings; Karen Morris (husband Tom), Thomas (wife Sharon), Michael (wife Kathleen) and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Church, New Fairfield, CT on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10 am, burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury, CT.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the New Fairfield emergency response team for their continued support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joseph John Ford Jr.’s name to the FDNY Foundation or the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) Widows and Children's Fund.