Albert

Ford

Albert Ford was born on October 13, 1934 to William and Juanita Ford in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on Monday August 29, 2022.

Albert grew up in Baltimore, where he received his education in the Baltimore city public school system. In 1945 upon moving to Cheraw, South Carolina, he attended Coulter M. Academy. After graduating from high school, Albert was drafted to the United States Army where he fought in the Korean War.  Albert later moved to New York City where he met and married Annie Robinson.  They were married for 62 years. From this union was born two wonderful sons, Michael and Stephan Ford. In 1974, the family moved to Teaneck, NJ where they lived for approximately 50 years.  Then Albert and Annie moved to Hackensack, NJ.

Albert found joy in working for the United States Postal Service as a postal clerk and Electrical Technician for many years. While simultaneously working for the Board of Education of New York City for 31 years, retiring in 1994. Upon retiring, he then worked for the Teaneck Board of Education for 13 years. He was a faithful member of the American Legion for 29 years and the 369 Veterans Association. Albert became a member of Community Baptist Church in 1989 and was baptized on November 1, 1990. He was also a member of Community Baptist Church's Ushers ministry for 25 years. Albert lovingly worked in his backyard, which led him to become a member of Teaneck's Garden Club for seven years. Albert loved to read, listen to music, especially jazz, and was a loyal sports fan.  Albert had a great sense of humor, cared and loved his family, and was always lending a helping hand to whoever needed it.  He was known to many as Mr. Ford; Albert, Al; Tippy; Uncle Tip; Tip Top; Grandpa; Dad; Pop & in Teaneck, the unofficial mayor of Julia Street.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Juanita, and siblings William Ford, Elizabeth Ford, Simon Ford,Thomas Ford, and Howard Ford.

Albert leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving wife Annie Ford, his sons Michael (Judy) Ford and Stephan (Annette) Ford, grandsons Taylor Ford, Joshua Ford, Jacob Ford, one granddaughter Andrea Ford, his sister Bessie Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and his Community Baptist Church family, all of whom will miss him dearly.

Appreciation & Gratitude For All The Love Shown, The Ford Family