Rochester, NY: August 11, 2019. Theresa A. Ford was taken suddenly at the young age of 57. She is survived by her daughters Samantha Ford and Kelsey Parina; her sons Daniel Ford and Richard Gatti; her grandchildren Camren Ford, Damien Ford and although not related by blood, Leanna Bartolone; her sister Terri Lynn Forbes as well as Crystal Brown who was like a daughter to her. Theresa is also survived by so many friends and family members that may not have been related by blood, but were always there for her.
Theresa was a bright light in an ever growing dark world and the hole she has left in our hearts can never be filled. She was a loving grandmother, mother, and friend. She had the ability to talk to anyone (and she would). It was difficult not to smile when you were around her and we will never forget the amazing genuine, smart, and beautiful woman who was taken from all of us too quickly.
Friends and family that would like to pay their respects may do so at the Riverside Chapel on Lake Avenue on Tuesday, August 20th from 11 to 1pm. Any donations or flowers can be sent to Rochester Cremation in Theresa Ford’s name. As we begin to process that she is truly gone, we understand how much she meant to all of us.