Meg just read of your brother's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss, and please tell your family also. These years are getting tougher as we get older and we are losing our family and friends faster. We'll keep him in our prayers. Take care and hope all are doing well.
An amazing man. So sorry to hear of his passing.
A colleague, a friend and comrade to our brother Stephen in The Grill for 20 years.
The very best wishes to Paddy’s family, friends and all who will miss him in NYC and Buffalo.
From the Hopkins family in Dublin.
Rest in peace Paddy.
Patrick was a wonderful man who always greeted you with a huge smile and happy warm embrace. Being from Buffalo and living in NYC for over 30+ years Patrick always provided that sense of comfort, laughter, and kindness at the Grill and beyond in NYC for all those years. We listened, laughed, and cried together with Patrick always making the day a better one. You will be greatly missed always but never forgotten.
Nikita Ford, legend of South Buffalo as is the entire FORD Clan. My great friend and Regals Hockey teammate will never be forgotten. We had a lot of laughs at all the great watering holes u worked at. Rest in Peace. Love ya. Squeeks
Pat was one of the sweetest and kindest people I ever met. I shared many laughs and cries with Patty. He was working the night I met my wife at the grill. He was one of a kind. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. His smile and love will be missed.
May the four winds blow you safely home my friend. ❤️☮️
JAK
Patrick - Anyone who has ever met you will agree you were the embodiment of life. Memories are made of valuable moments in life. We are filled with many memories of you. May you rest in peace dear friend and cousin. The Lances.
My Condolences to the Ford Family. It was always an adventure to be with Patrick. Everyone will miss that smile and his kindness.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Q: What will you miss most about Patrick?
A: The greatest friend a man can have. We go back 50 years and I will miss him, but he deserves to be pain free and with our God. RIP Patrick
The stories are as endless as the amount of lives touched by Patrick Ford. One story: when Mike Bloomberg ran for mayor of NYC, he came to the Grill for dinner (he knew where he had to rub elbows). Packed house. I politely told him we needed a few minutes before he sat & sent him to the bar to get a drink. Pat saw him approach, picked up his red phone & hollered, “hello Mayor’s office!” Everyone laughed heartily & Pat welcomed Bloomberg into his circle. Mayor Mike stopped in often to see Pat after that. Boundless love to the Ford family.
Great photo of a spry Pat. He never lost that sly smile or his mischievous energy. From Buffalo to NYC he was always good for a drink or a joke (sometimes at your expense). Rest easy Pat...and have a cold one with NARF.
Patty went to Canisius HS and I went to OP. We met after school one day at JB's Pendulum on
S. Buffalo St. in Orchard Park probably 1967 or '68. He offered to walk me home. It became a habit. I remember when he got his first car he was so excited. It was dark midnight blue, big as a boat with a great radio. We'd drive all over the place listening to music like Motown or the Doors. When he started working at Mulligans I would drive down to see him. He'd put on quite a show behind that bar. At one point he hitch hiked all the way to Scituate Harbor, MA to see me. We had some serious fun. When he was ready to leave he had me take him to the Boston Library so he could study the train maps. Then asked me drop him off at a train yard. He gave me a kiss then simply hopped a train to New Orleans and eventually California. He stayed in touch off and on for years. He was an extraordinary firecracker of a guy. I am certain his personality captured the hearts of many.
Rest gently in Peace Patty. I am truly sad to hear he's gone.
