Wilton A. Bridgeforth, Sr. of Jersey City, NJ passed away of June 19, 2012, at age 91. He was born November 15, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA to Eva Mae Johnson and Stanley Bridgeforth. At an early age he was brought to Jersey City and grew up attending th Public Schools of Jersey City. He worked for Western Electric in Kearny, NJ and later Borden Foods Company, Bronx, NY as a Warehouseman for 24 years before retiring. After retiring, he took on a job with Burns Int'l Security as a Security Guard for Inland Steel until they closed and he became a full time husband and dad. Cherished husband of Hortense Bridgeforth, adored father of William B. Bridgeforth, Tamara D. Bridgeforth, Carol Bridgeforth, Leslie Caffee and the late Wilton A. Bridgeforth, Jr. Dear brother of Stanley (Marilyn) Bridgeforth, grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 7, also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Wilton Augustus Bridgeforth Sr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add our own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.