Michael Francis Ford, 75, of Hampton, CT, formerly of Hartford, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Born to the late Francis Daniel and Dolores (Herman) Ford on February 13, 1948 in Hartford. After graduating from South Catholic High School, Mike went on to have a long career with the Steamfitter Union Local 218, 84 and 777. Mike loved the outdoors, spending his time fishing, trap and skeet shooting and was a longtime member of the Andover Sportsman’s Club. Above all, he loved his family and loved going to any sporting events and activities his grandchildren were involved with.
Mike is survived by his children, Michael J. Ford and his wife Rachel of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, Melissa and her husband Robert Adduci of Wethersfield and Mary Alyson Pilagin of Hartford. His grandchildren, Jordan Adduci, Taylor Adduci, Keegan Ford, Ryan Adduci and Kailyn Ford. His sisters, Cathryn Oles, Anne Tranberg and Patricia Leroy. He will also be missed by his former wife Janice Rossetti and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday, September 4, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00AM in Church of the Incarnation of Christ the King Church, 544 Prospect St. Wethersfield. All attendees are asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave. Hartford. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to npc.us -  National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.  The family would like to thank the Hartford Hospital ER staff and ICU Bliss 9-I staff for their amazing care. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.