Thomas W. Ford age 45. Beloved son of John W. and the late Nancy nee: Marrant. Cherished brother of Karen (Ati) Krastev. Proud uncle of Eva and Emmy Krastev. Faithful companion and dog father of Bear. Treasured nephew of Tom (Yolanda), and James (late Carol) Marrant and many carring cousins. Preceded by his grandparents and many other aunts and uncles who were in heaven to greet him. Tom was a graduate of St. Andrew Grammar School, Mount Carmel High School and Columbia College. Funeral service: Friday April 24, 2015 chapel prayers 9:30am at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home 400 Pulaski Rd. Calumet City, Il to St. Andrew Catholic Church 10am mass. Visitation: Thursday 3pm-8pm. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery Calumet City, Il. Info 708-862-5454 or www.hennessy-nowakfuneralhome.com.