Mr. Harry Patrick "Pat" Ford, age 68, a longtime Herkimer resident, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2024, in his Herkimer home.
He was born on March 13, 1956 in Ilion, son of the late Donald and Leona (Cornish) Ford and educated in local schools, graduating from Mohawk High School, "Class of 1974". He served our country with the US Navy from 1975-1977, receiving an honorable discharge.
Survivors include his daughters, Ginger Ford of Herkimer, Diedra Hoffman of Texas, and Elizabeth Ford also of Texas; his grandchildren, Macie, Kaylee, Cora and Gunner; his siblings, Sharon Purpura and husband Vincent of Croghan and Orville Ford of Herkimer; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was at one time married to Lynne Gage.
Services will be private and at the convenience of his family. Arrangements for cremation are being planned under the care and guidance of Daniel J. Enea-Director of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.