Ford,  Robert Edward

Robert Edward Ford, 44 , died  01/08/11 in  Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ.  Robert lived in  and grew up in Hackettstown, NJ and was born in Summit, NJ on 05/14/66.

Husband/Wife of: the love of his life for 11 years, Janette

Son/Daughter of: Marie (nee Mason)Mellarkey and the late Harry Edward Ford.

Survived By: Mother-Marie Mellarkey, Virginia Beach, VA
Janette, Hackettstown, NJ
1 Son-Kaydn Gage, Hackettstown, NJ
1 Daughter-Sayj Lucia, Hackettstown, NJ
2 Brothers-John, Portsmouth, VA; James and his wife Kellie, Virginia Beach, VA
4 Sisters-Deborah Ford, Westford, MA; Karen Dorfman, Chester, NJ; Anaswara and her husband Jason Jannone, Ft. Bragg, CA; Linda and her husband James Bodycomb, Lusby, MD
10 Nieces and Nephews-Stephanie, Natalie, Jesse, Lael, Jessica, Miles, Joshua, Kyle, Shamus and Malia
Pre-deceased by 1 Brother-David Ford

Occupation: Robert was self-employed and owned RFC Construction in Hackettstown, NJ

Veteran Info: N/A

Additional Information:  Robert was a graduate of Hackettstown High School, Class of 1984; graduate of County College of Morris with an Associates Degree in Business; he was an avid Yankee and Giants Fan; ranked 9th Nationally in the country in Motocross; he loved golf, motocross, strength training and he loved the beach.

Visitation: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Services: Friday, January 14, 2011, 11:00 AM - at the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church, Rt. 517N, Allamuchy, NJ 07820

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations would be appreciated to the Ford College Fund, C/O Skylands Community Bank, 176 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, Attn: Arlene

Interment: Private