Mario E. Morales, 79, of Fords, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2018 surrounded by his family at home.   He was born in Guatemala and had resided in Fords for 30 years.  Mario was a heavy equipment operator for Trap Rock Industries in Keasbey, retiring in 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Olga (Montoya); his son, Michael and his wife, Iris, of Edison; his daughter, Tracy Morales, of Fords; and his grandchildren: Michael, Maxton, and Avery.

Viewing will be on Thursday, July 5, 2018, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, with a 7:30 PM funeral service.

Cremation will be private.