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Martin P. Jordan

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1201 East Irving Park Road

Itasca, Illinois

Martin Jordan Obituary

Martin "Marty" P. Jordan, suddenly in South Haven, MI on Aug. 1, 2009, beloved husband of Maureen, nee Haggerty; cherished father and hero to John "Jack", Liam and Caroline; dearest son of Anna Marie, nee Dayer, and the late John P. Jordan; brother and best friend of Michael (Nancy), Patricia (Ramon) Fox, Judy, John, Dennis, Daniel (Mary Ann), David, Patrick (Theresa) and Mary (Scott) Mattas; loving son-in-law of William and Augustina, nee Leitman,

Haggerty; and brother-in-law of Michael Haggerty, Martin (Erin) Haggerty, Brian (Cathy) Haggerty, Kathleen (Lucio) Davila, Nancy (Steve Seagren) and William

Haggerty; caring uncle of Meghan, John,

Lisa, Lauren, Camille, Jack, Kema, Cory,

Michael, Jordan, Elizabeth, Ryan, Neil,

William (Alyssa), Michael, Nathanael,

Miquela, Elijah, Trinity, Catherine and Sean; fond nephew and cousin of many; kind and generous friend to all. Friends and family will meet Friday, 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of the Resurrection at Saint Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva. Interment Union Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Rd. (at Prospect), Itasca. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marty Jordan Memorial Fund, c/o Harris Bank, 1 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 would be appreciated. For funeral info:

630-250-8688.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Jordan

Sponsored by Danny.

173 Entries

Jennifer Updyke(Sansone)

November 20, 2017

I haven't written in a while on here.... I listen to the song I danced with Marty to on an event they Lutherbrook back in the early 90's and it still touches my heart Marty was and still is my hero... I think back and know that as long as he's in my heart the person he is, and was I will be successfull in my life thanks to him I'm finally happy and I've finally found love I will know he will be looking down and smiling and he would be proud. I'm honored to have gotten to know him and his beautiful wife Maureen they will both have special places in my heart forever.

Mary Mattas

August 9, 2013

Here's to you my brother!
Still helping others... Thank you! Miss you!

jennie sansone

October 30, 2012

wow it has been so long since i wrote to Marty but i have been very busy sorry i have not talked about him for a while. Marty is and was and always will be a great man and he will always have a place in my heart and in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to think of maureen jack liam caroline and marty jr. They will always remain in my heart forever including Marty love you guys

Jennifer Sansone

August 9, 2012

I knew marty for a long time when i was a kid at lutherbrook in addison il from 1990-94 i remember i had a huge crush on him and i was only a kid but he was a great man i remember when i hid under the cabinet at one of the cottages he worked at because he wasn't suppose to be alone with females lol maureen is a sweet lady and she worked at lake cottage around the same time that's how they met when she bunji jumped at a fair we went to mo if u remember me call me please (872) 800-2082

Mike Richardson

August 7, 2010

I was saddened upon hearing of Marty's passing. Altough it has been almost 34 years since the '77 Trojans last took the field at Amundson Park,I can't forget the memories! I'm sure if I didn't move and attend St. Viator, I would have remained good friends with Marty and the St.Pats crew. I remember spending most of my 8th grade hanging out at Galewood (after school of course) with Marty and "trying" to stay out of trouble. I could fill this space with memories of Marty and St Angela, but for now I'll hold them close to my heart. I only new Marty for a short 8 grades, but he grew to be a truly amazing man....a hero. Peace.

N J

June 20, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that yiu have a special guardian angel to watch over you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Marty was truely a special individual. One can only hope to "walk the walk and talk the talk" as he did so naturally and with true sincerity. He will be greatly remembered. God bless.....

Geri Junius

June 20, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Geri Junius
Mayfield Avenue

Karen Junius Bach

June 20, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of this horrific tragedy. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together and you are able to celebrate the time you had with Marty. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Karen Junius Bach
1719 N. Mayfield Ave

Richard Moore

June 15, 2010

Dan and family...we are so sorry to have heard about this terrible tragedy and hope you and your extended family are doing well. Our prayers are with Marty's family!!

April 3, 2010

maureen and family
just saw the picture of the baby...what a beautiful boy he is....a st. patty's day baby! the bowling event was fun..all the people of course were wonderful....but boy we sure missed marty xooxoxox all my love, frances (from circle lanes)

Charlotte Lemmonds

March 22, 2010

As the temperatures start to warm here in Memphis, my thoughts drift to the annual Jordan-Dayer reunion at Bull Shoals Lake, AR. I have fond memories of Marty from our many yearly visits to the Lake. Most often the memories involve lots of cousins sitting around a campfire late at night and listening to Marty tell one of his funny stories. I miss him.

Billy Olds

February 21, 2010

My thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May your many memories bring you comfort. God bless you Marty.

1702 N Mango

Jordan/Mattas Family Trip -Spring 2009

January 30, 2010

It has been 6 months. I know we all miss Marty more each day... I still do not believe it.

May God be with us.

Cathy Jordan/Oravetz

November 22, 2009

To Aunt Ann & family, I am so very sorry to hear about Marty. Obviously, I haven't been in touch for years, but I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers to you all.
Cathy "Jordan" Oravetz (Cousin to Marty)

Sally Jordan

November 18, 2009

Just heard about Marty. So very very sorry.

Sally Jordan
941-925-3802

marty calkins

November 16, 2009

hello jordan family, marty and i became good friends from working together at hephzibah. We lived together for 7 years, meet our wives, had children and remained good friends. There were weeks that we didn't talk because we were busy busy busy, but when we did, it was like two old ladies who couldn't stop. Marty's friendship helped me become the man I am today. When I think about him, thoughts and emotions run wild, but one thought always is the same. I love Marty and miss him. marty c

October 21, 2009

My condolences to the Jordan family. I just heard about this tragic accident today. My prayers are with you all.

Bill Cotter
1837 N. Mayfield

October 14, 2009

Marty,

Thank you for giving me away 14 years ago today on my Wedding Day....I miss you and Pa.

Friends & Family,
If you are reading this, you must enjoy reading the entries. Please add your memories. I know it helps Maureen, our family and friends to hear from you.

Marty's kids will read this one day and see what a great father and friend he was. We will make this a special book for each of Marty's kids. We are at 96 entries... make it 100 or more.

Please share your Marty stories and photos on www.Martyjordan.com -Tell your friends.

Mary Jordan Mattas

Sue Petrelli

September 4, 2009

Dear Maureen, Jack, Liam, Caroline & Jordan & Haggerty Families-

I have been thinking about all of you- especially today- My husband and I toasted to Mr. Hew Haw (Marty) today-and pray that God Blesses and comforts all of you today and forever. Marty will live in all of our hearts forever.

with lots of love and warm hugs
Sue Petrelli & Family

Mimi Hollis

September 4, 2009

Dear Maureen and family,

I am so sorry to hear about he the loss of your husband. I've never met him but from what I've read he was a wonderful man. If you remember me Maureen, I was you neighbor and childhood pal in Bellwood. My heart goes out to you. You're in my prayers.
With Deepest sympathy,
Mimi Ivancevic Hollis

The last Marty-Mary photo 3/09

Mary Jordan-Mattas

September 4, 2009

To My Family,

To day, Friday, September 4, 2009... is a hard day for all of us. As I awake from a sleepless night, I can only think of Marty... and all of our family.... A friend comes to the door with flowers, a card, and a stone, to be placed with the flowers... to be planted in memory of Marty. I get the kids off to school dressed in White Sox shirts... again, in memory of Marty.

I go outside to see my new friends, the 6 swans... Yes, they are still there. I love to see them each day. It brings a smile to my face. But, not so much today. I first take a few photos of the swans from my deck. I wanted a photo on this day, for Marty's Birthday. Then, I go closer to take photos. After that, I go back to get my video camera. I sit in the yard for awhile... just thinking about Marty.

There will be no phone call to Marty today from our family... My kids would sing Happy Birthday to him each year. I would get on the phone to hear Marty say "I'm older then YOU NOW!" He would tell me this every Birthday. I will miss that! I always wanted to be older then him, but, not like this. Maybe when we were 90 at the same time. I will miss calling Marty on my Birthday, July 12th... just to tell him, "I'm the same age as you are!" He called me this year on my Birthday and I did tell him that day, that I was the same age as him.

One of the first things I said to Marty when I saw him in MI on July 31, 2009 was that I was the same age. That day we also had a good talk outside of my rented MI house. You see, Marty got to MI late Thursday night. Friday morning he took his family out to eat breakfast and then came over to our house. That's how Marty was... he had to see us right away. We had a great talk. I asked him all about his new job and his old job... he still loved it. I said to him, "What DO you do?" He told me... we had a good talk.

With our large family we don't always know what each of us DO! I'm glad we had that day.

I will never forget Marty giving Maureen a beautiful margarita glass (It was vacation) full of chocolate milk with ice cubes. At that time, I thought, that was so nice and so cute for a guy to do. I didn't know Maureen was drinking for her and the new baby... I hope the baby will love chocolate milk now... with ice cubes!

I will never forget our last night on the beach. I got Marty and Maureen to let me take a photo of them with the sun setting... It is beautiful. Marty loved the MI sun sets... he loved the beach! Marty had a big smile, his teeth were showing. If you look at all of Marty's photos, he doesn't smile that big. He always has that 'Marty Grin". I would always wonder what he was thinking with that grin.

We had a good, fun, last few days with Marty. I will be very sad today... but, tonight at the Sox game, this for Marty! I hope we can all have fun and think of his wonderful, brave, short life, and try to only think of good memories... That's what Marty would want! (And a Sox win!)

Here's to you Marty!

I will always love you!
I don't think I have ever told you that...

To my Mother and family, I love you all too...

Go Sox! Win one for Marty!

- Marty's little sister

Karl Richardson

September 3, 2009

To Maureen, the kids and the rest of the Haggerty / Jordan families,

It saddened me deeply to hear about Marty. I'm really sorry for your loss.

I only had the pleasure of meeting Marty once at Christmas 08. I remember his character well. Bill informs me he used to ask "How's Limey?" which was touching to hear... although I never got to know Marty well, something as simple as that can give you an insight into what a thoughtful caring man he was. I now know how brave Marty was and I also know how deeply he will be missed.

I will be sure to raise a glass tomorrow to celebrate Marty's Birthday!

My thoughts are with all of Marty's friends and family.

Limey - (AKA Karl – Billy’s old housemate).

P.S. If there is anything I can do for the family here in England, please don't hesitate to ask. I would love to help :)

Marty and Jack -2006

August 31, 2009

Marty, Jack William & Danny Jordan -MI 2006

August 31, 2009

Marty -MI 2006

August 31, 2009

Jack Patrick -MI 2006

August 31, 2009

Caroline and Daddy - MI 2006

August 31, 2009

David, Patrick, Marty & Mary

August 31, 2009

The Jordans

August 31, 2009

1823 Mason- Jack & Ann Jordan -By Nancy Jordan

August 31, 2009

Jack & Ann, Mike, Patsy & Judy

August 31, 2009

Jordan Christmas Dinner at The Mattas' -2004

August 31, 2009

Terry Muldoon

August 30, 2009

Dear Jordan and Haggerty Families,

We are truly saddened for your loss. We met and spent some time with Maureen, Marty, & their children during the times they came to visit Maureen's brother, Marty Haggerty who is married to my husband's sister, Erin. (In other words, Marty Jordan shares with us, the same brother-in-law in Marty Haggerty.) The Jordans are a very nice, loving family. We couldn't help to notice during our visits with them, what a devoted husband and father he was and how much he loved his family. From all the touching tributes I have read in this guest book, we feel very privileged for having the chance to spend even a little time of Marty Jordan's life with he and his family. I find it incredible how many lives he touched. We know that prayers can help and promise to keep you all in ours. We pray that you will feel God's warm embrace of comfort during this difficult time and will see the many signs that Marty Jordan is close by watching over you always.
Sincerely,
The Muldoon Family
Sean, Terry, Danny and Sarah

August 22, 2009

Dear Maureen and children and Aunt Ann and cousins,
This guest book is a grand tribute to Marty. I was especially touched by Mary's story and pictures of the swans. Thinking back to Bull Shoals, every time I saw Marty he was with the children-both his and everyone elses. He was always smiling and enjoying the activities of a family vacation. I also remember his hard work in orgainizing the bowling and golf fundraisers. The fundraisers also had the added effect of getting Keith and me together with my cousins and aunt. Thank you Marty for all you did. You will be missed.

Dolores Lesniak Anderson

Christian and Marianne Sierro

August 21, 2009

The all family Sierro from Valais says her sympathy and caring thougts to the family Jordan, especially to Patrick and Dennis.

Marty, Maureen, Jack & Liam -MI 2004

August 19, 2009

Marty & Liam -2002

August 19, 2009

Russ, Marty, Tim, Scott, Dan -Scott's 50th, 2004

August 19, 2009

Jake, Patrick, Marty, Maureen, Danny & Mary Ann Jordan -2004

August 19, 2009

Daddy & his boys -2004

August 19, 2009

Marty, Maureen & Jack -2003

August 19, 2009

Marty & Jack -2003

August 19, 2009

Marty & Jack -2003

August 19, 2009

Marty & Jack -2003

August 19, 2009

Marty & Maureen -2002

August 19, 2009

Marty & Liam -2002

August 19, 2009

Jean Rountree Kapolnek

August 18, 2009

Dear Maureen and Children, and Jordan Families,
On behalf of the Rountree Family (St. Angelas and St. Pats) and The Kapolnek Family (St Pats). We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. My St. Angela memory of Marty is he was always smiling. May God bless all of you and keep you strong.

Swans in June, 2009 - See Mary Mattas' story 8/18/09

August 18, 2009

Thinking of you Marty...

Mary Mattas

August 18, 2009

Dear friends and family,
Thank you all, for your thoughts, prayers and memories of my brother Marty. I will never stop thinking about him and I hope we can all live life, a little like he did. As he would say... "It will be alright."

I have to share a special story:
Scott and I have lived in our Streamwood home for 15 years. We have ponds in the back of our house and in the neighborhood. For 15 years I have always wanted a swan in "our back pond". Only one time did I see a swan in the next pond over from "our pond"... this was a few years ago, and it was only there for a few days. (Yes, I got photos) It never did come into "our pond". This Spring, 2009, I took the kids for a bike ride and we saw swans in all of the other ponds but, never in ours. Two blocks away we saw a mother and father swan waiting to have babies. They had the babies in June, 2009. (I found out that a group had paid to have the swans in the ponds, just not in the ponds close to our house.) The day after we got home from our MI trip... Jordan said, "Mom we have swans in our pond." I never looked. The next day, again, Jordan told me that we had swans in our pond. I said, "What?" I went out in the back yard and there they were. I saw, not one, but, 6 swans in "our pond". The first thing that came to my mind was, Marty and the 5 kids at MI. The swans are still in "our pond" and I talk to Marty each day when I see them. When I wake up, I open my blinds and there they are each day. They put a smile on my face. Thank you Marty!
You are right... It will be alright!
Love, Me Me - Marty's little sister
Mary Jordan- Mattas

Jack & Marty - 3/09

August 17, 2009

Dear Maureen and the Jordan Family,
We were sad and upset that we were unable to attend Marty's funeral as we had planned a vacation with other family members and were unable to switch the dates.
Marty was truly a special person. All the wonderful things he did for others make him such a inspiration for our family and we are sure thst many others that have been touched by this hero.
We were in South Haven the week before Marty's death and we remember when we walked out of Mass that Saturday afternoon at how beautiful the
lake looked, little did we know what would transpire a week later. Marty died a hero and has touched so many peoples lives. He was truly one of a kind!!
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out with
the upcoming events or anyhting else that your families may need.
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
John and Kathy Mitchell

August 17, 2009

Thank you all for your kind words about our brother Marty. He was a great guy and is missed already very much.

Like his father, he has touched more lives than any of us realized until his death.

Marty was the glue that kept his St. Angela, St. Pat's, Galewood Park, and work friends together.

In keeping with that tradition, I have created the MartyJordan.com website, where I hope you will visit often to see about upcoming events and as I develop the site I will have many photos and testimonials about MJ.

In Marty's honor, I hope to use this site to keep all of Marty's friends connected as I know he would like.

Please email me any photos and testimonials of Marty that you would like included on the site. If you would like an event inluded, please send that information too.

I've included on the site a link to this Guestbook, the articles in the Daily Herald, and the two outstanding eulogies by Dan Jordan and Pat McHugh.

I will be updating the site often, so stop by regularly...

Thanks,

Pat Jordan
[email protected]

Patrick McHugh

August 17, 2009

I had the honor to speak on behalf of all of Marty's friends at the funeral mass. At the request of Mary Jordan here is my tribute to Marty-

What do you say when there is nothing to say?

I was afraid to speak here today, not because I don’t have something to say, but rather that I might not say enough.
I was concerned about the many ways I could really screw this up.
I could cry, or get too choked up to talk.
Or simply say the wrong thing.
With all these fears running through my mind, I remembered what Marty would always say to me:
“You’ll be alright Audie”

By the way thanks for the nickname Magoo.

I wonder what kind of responses I would get if I asked everyone here,
How did you know Marty?
Some of the responses may have been:
I worked with Marty in the Social Services.
I went to ISU with Marty.
We were on the five-year plan together.
I went to St. Patrick High School with Marty.
I went to St. Angela grade school with Marty.
Marty was my caseworker years ago and helped me through a difficult time in my life.
I taught Marty in school, or coached him in football.
Marty was my teammate.
Marty was my coach.
Marty’s my neighbor.
Marty’s my dear friend.
Marty’s my nephew, my cousin.
Marty’s my brother, my brother-in-law, my son-in-law.
Marty’s my uncle.
Marty’s my son.
Marty’s my husband.
Marty’s our Daddy.

All said with heavy hearts, yet said with pride.
Marty was so many things to so many people.
Marty loved everyone and everyone loved Marty.

Marty brought people together, that’s what he did.
Just look around you-Marty brought us here today.
How many bowling banquets, golf outings, and fundraisers was Marty involved with?
All organized with others in mind, and never himself.
How many events over the years with Marty did we all have so many great laughs and fond memories?
Marty was a leader, he always was.
He was kind, caring and giving.
He truly was.

I have always noticed one thing about Marty - he wasn’t afraid of anything.
He wasn’t afraid to go after an opponent on the football field twice his size. Even if that opponent had to jump over Marty’s head to avoid being tackled. Nor was he afraid to say a kind word to someone in their hour of need. He wasn’t afraid to tell you that he was mad about something that you may have said. And he wasn’t afraid to forgive you for it.

Bye the way, that was a true story about the kid jumping over Marty’s head.
And speaking of football, I was reminded how Marty and Dennis Powers used to get a kick out of aggravating Hughie Donahoe at the football practices. No one else would dare.

When you saw Marty he didn’t just say hello, he completely engaged you. And when he was done asking how you are, he continued on to how’s your mom or how’s your dad?

I know how proud Marty’s father Jack is to have a son who followed in his footsteps devoting his life to children.

I was lucky enough to have spent the last several Labor Day weekends with Marty, Maureen and the kids up in Twin Lakes with the Gaughans, the Heneghans, the Sugrues, and many others. It’s one thing to see someone with their family at a function for a couple of hours, but to see them for three days straight, you get to see how they really are around their family. And let me tell you, Marty was a great husband and a great father. Marty truly enjoyed his family, whether it was playing baseball with Jack and Liam, or singing Beetles songs to Caroline. I was able to see Marty and Maureen together with the kids; they were truly a team.

In closing it has been said,
No person was ever honored for what he received.
Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Maureen, Jack, Liam, Caroline, Mrs. Jordan, the Jordan family, and to all of you here –
You must all be so very proud.
We love you MJ.

Marty Jordan Family - MI 2005

August 16, 2009

3 more Sox fans... Marty & Caroline, Mike Jordan

August 16, 2009

White Sox fan... Ma Jordan - AR

August 16, 2009

Marty, Maureen, Jack and Baby Liam

August 16, 2009

Marty, Maureen, Jack, Liam, Baby Caroline - 2005

August 16, 2009

Marty, Maureen and Caroline - 2005

August 16, 2009

The Jordans/Mattas/Fox - Mattas' Christmas 2004

August 16, 2009

Jack Patrick Jordan, Michael & Jordan Mattas, Cammi Jordan- Sox game 2004

August 16, 2009

Marty, Jake & Dennis Jordan, Elizabeth & Scott Mattas - Go Sox! 2004

August 16, 2009

Marty, Maureen, Jack, Liam Jordan

August 16, 2009

Marty, Maureen, Jack and Liam - AR

August 16, 2009

Marty and Liam - MI

August 16, 2009

Maureen and Liam - AR

August 16, 2009

Marty, Maureen, Jack and Liam

August 16, 2009

Marty and Jack - Chicago White Sox game

August 16, 2009

Marty and Jack - MI, Blue-moon

August 16, 2009

Marty and Jack - AR

August 16, 2009

Marty and Jack - AR

August 16, 2009

Maureen, Jack, Marty - AR

August 16, 2009

Maureen and Marty

August 16, 2009

Patty Henek

August 16, 2009

My family knew Marty originally from St. Angela. He coached my brother Rick in basketball. Two of my siblings and I re-connected with Marty working at Hephzibah. We enjoyed seeing him throughout the years at various fundraisers. He always had a big smile and made you feel like he was genuinely happy to see you. We were shocked to hear that he died, but not surprised that it happened while helping kids. He had a big heart and as many have said he would do anything for anyone. He was the support for many. We definitely need more "Martys" in the world!

To Maureen, Jack, Liam, Caroline, and the Jordan family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We know moving forward will be tough, but hope that the great memories will comfort you as you go through this sad time.

Take care,

Pat, Tom Jr., Kris, Patty, Laurie, and Rick Dassinger

DAYER Bastien

August 16, 2009

It is with a deep emotion that we heard of the tragedy you are going through. Even though we've just met Martin a few times in 2001, his smile and kindness will ever stay in our memory. We sincerly think of Martin's wife and children as well as we do for the rest of the family and specially for Ana Maria.
May God bless you all and help you towards these terrible moments.
Jean-Pierre, Huguette, Florent and Bastien Dayer, your cousins from Switzerland

Bernadette Sierro Hyjazi

August 15, 2009

I was very shocked and indeed very saddened to hear of Martin's tragic death. I was travelling through the USA when Myriam sent an sms to inform me of the awful news.
I met Martin in 1994 during my first visit to Chicago with my sister Monique, then in 2000 when Myriam and I came back for David's fortieth birthday and again in 2001. I came to appreciate, even in these short stays, Martin's kindness, gentleness and open-mindedness. My heart goes out to his wife and children, to his mum and to the rest of the family. Martin died a hero who put the lives of others before his own. His generosity and courage will never die. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My husband and son and all the Sierro family are thinking of you at this very sad time.
God bless you and support you.
With lots of love,
Your cousin Bernadette from Switzerland

Dawna Watson

August 14, 2009

My husband Ray and I had the memorable opportunity to work with Marty during the playground build at Hilltop Elementary, where our children attend school with Michael, Jordan and Elizabeth Mattas.

Marty was there bright and early and was one of the hardest working men, even though his children didn't attend the school. He volunteered because of his love for his sister Mary's family and his commitment to being a good, helpful human being. I wish more people would make the kind of effort Marty did not only for us, but for so many others.

The world has lost a truly wonderful man and I'm thankful for the opportunity to have met him.

Janie

August 14, 2009

I had the pleasure to meet the family when they all came up to bowl on August 14, 2009. They were all having a blast and enjoying themselves. Little Liam had fallen and got a little rug burn before they left but he was ok. It was a joy to meet such a wonderful family. Hope to see you all again.
Streamwood Bowl

Aunt Maureen, We are all here for you!

August 12, 2009

Marty, Mary and Scott Mattas, Ann Jordan

August 12, 2009

Our Church - St. Angela

August 12, 2009

Look at the bottom left... who does this look like? "Marty's Jack"

August 12, 2009

A few Jordan kids missing.

August 12, 2009

Jordan Christmas Dinner at 1823.

August 12, 2009

August 11, 2009

Good men must die, but death can not kill their names. Proverbs
Love is stronger than death even though
it can't stop death from happening,
but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love.
It can't take away our memories either.
In the end, life is stronger than death.
-unknown

Patty Fox

August 11, 2009

Mike and John, I am so touched that you reached out to me at this sad time in my life. It's been 35 years since college graduation, and Marty was just a little boy then. But, you took the time to send your sympathy. I told my mom and she smiled.
Thank you, Patty

Sue Petrelli

August 10, 2009

Maureen, Jack, Liam, Caroline and the entire Jordan and Haggerty Families,

I had the pleasure of working with Marty at Hephzibah Childrens Association. Marty and I became quick buddies. I knew immediately that Marty was a man of integrity who was truly passionate in his desire to help abused and neglected children. Marty always challenged each of us "to do better" every day. He was fun loving-and known for trying to use humor to make the kids laugh with his famous "hee haw" saying. He had the ability to "get through" to kids who no one else could get through to. Kids have the uncanny ablility to figure out who they can trust and the kids at Hephzibah figured out quickly that Marty was a man they could trust, and rely on to keep them safe.
Personally, Marty and I became best bud's, we had great times at Hephzibah and had lots of serious discussions about how we could make the program even better then it already was. Marty was dedicated, had a tremendous work ethic and was an all around great guy. When Marty met Maureen he was so excited to share how he met this beautiful redhead, and that he was in love. I was so happy that Marty had a great life with Maureen and together they created a beautiful family.

Part of my heart will always be broken by his loss. Marty and I shared lots of discussions about honesty and integrity and I often had the opportunity to tell him that he had the most integrity of anybody I had ever met. I want all of you to know how much Marty has touched so many lives. My heart aches for your loss. His passing has been very difficult for all who had the privilege and pleasure to know him. I have been asking God alot lately "why do bad things happen to such good people?" I am not sure we will ever have the answer but I do pray that God does bless all of you with the ability to somehow cope with this tremendous loss.
Maureen- anything you need- we are here to help. We love you guys-sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. May Marty's brillance always shine upon all of us.
God Bless all of you
with sincere and heartfelt love and sympathy
Sue Petrelli

Judy Jordan

August 10, 2009

Thank you to all who have helped me and my family with such kind words,support and prayers.Our hearts are heavy.The Love of family and friends will help us go on.

Marty I miss you already.
I Love you little brother.
Judy

Rainbow - South Haven, MI Sat Aug 1, 2009

Ray Bovaird

August 10, 2009

I want to send my most sincere condolences to the family. I did not know Marty, but I was there at the beach when he saved the lives of the children. Only an hour earlier I had been in the water with my kids (11 and 8yrs old). What he did to save them all is amazing - we will not forget what we saw that day. I do want to share something positive. I was living in Seattle when my mother (who was in Ohio) died, it was a rainy Saturday in Seattle not much different than this day in South Haven. I was driving home from work when the sun came out behind near the horizon between the Olympic mountains and the clouds. A huge rainbow opened up in front of me and I could see it from end to end. I stopped and took a picture. When I got home 20 minutes later, I called my dad and asked him if mom had died (she had been sick). He paused and said "yes...about 20 minutes ago, how did you know". I told him that she let me know and that it was ok. Well, something special did happen after the emergency crews were gone from the South Haven beach the day Marty died. The clouds opened up near the horizon, the sun came out, and a huge rainbow opened up. I ran and got my camera and took a picture. I attached the photo from South Haven to this message so that you can see how beautiful it was. I hope this photo and story help bring you some comfort in these tough time. God bless your family.

Mary, Patrick, Marty, David.

August 9, 2009

Marty, Patrick and Mary

August 9, 2009

Jordan family time.

August 9, 2009

Mike, Patsy, Judy, Johnny, Dennis, Danny, David, Patrick, Marty, Mary

August 9, 2009

Marty - age 17 or 18

August 9, 2009

Marty - age 12 or 13

August 9, 2009

Marty - age 9 or 10

August 9, 2009

Marty - age 7 or 8

August 9, 2009

Not sure if this is Marty with our parents. We don't have many photos of the last five kids.

August 9, 2009

To my family and friends, May the photos bring a smile to your faces. I will always think of you Marty. -Me Me (Marty-Mary)

August 9, 2009

Mulroe Family

August 9, 2009

Dear Maureen and kids,

Marty adored you! As you know Maureen, Marty and I became texting buddies over the past year or so and usually the texts didn’t have a serious tone to them. Every once in a while a text would turn to a call when we couldn’t type fast enough to get our thoughts out. Marty and I weren’t up on the shortcut abbreviation language used for texting. When the texting and the talking turned serious, Marty loved talking about you Maureen (my cousin according to my dad) and each and every one of his children. It was always great seeing Marty and you with the kids at different events. We would catch up on old times and everyone in the Jordan and the Mulroe families. Our hearts are heavy for you Maureen and the children and everyone in the Jordan and Haggerty families, but I cannot help thinking Marty is watching over all of you and saying “Everything is going to be alright”.

Love,
Pat, Maureen, Danny and Joey Mulroe

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