Obituary of Matthew J. Ford

Matthew J Ford, 57, passed away peacefully on October 28th after a long illness.
Predeceased by his grandparents, Millie and Pat Paris, and great grandmother
Katherine O Ford. Matt is survived by his mother,  Patricia Ford, his family of caregivers at Heritage Christian Services, many cousins, and special friend Ann Harrington.

Matt was a gifted teacher. He taught important life lessons in kindness, happiness and empathy - to everyone he encountered. His friends and family will pay these lessons forward to create a kinder and better world because they had the good fortune of knowing Matt.

The family extends sincere thanks to Dr. Bernadette Minella and the Medical Staff and Patient Care Staff at Highland Hospital for years of individualized and compassionate care. They enabled Matt to lead his best life.

Services will be private. Memorials in Matt's name can be directed to;  Heritage  Christian Services, 275 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623
heritagechristianservices.org  or to the Mary Cariola Center 1000 Elmwood Ave
Rochester,NY 14620  marycariola.org