Andrew R. JORDT

JORDT, Andrew R.
Andrew Russell Jordt, 87, of Middletown, beloved husband for 67 years of Lillian (Silk) Jordt, passed away July 19, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital. He was Born in Manchester the son of the late Anthony and Agnes (McGuire) Jordt. A United States Navy veteran Andrew served in World War II and the Korean War. He worked as a tool and die maker for many years later going on to a 25 year career in security at Middlesex Hospital. Andrew loved music especially Big Band, his extensive collection of over 4000 records has been shared through the generations. He enjoyed trips to the casino but his greatest joy was being with his family. Besides his wife Lillian, Andrew leaves two loving daughters Karen Soboleski and her husband John and Pamela Perrone and her husband Gerald all of Portland, his grandchildren Christine Cohen husband David, John Soboleski wife Sarah, Andrea Dannaher, Laura Will husband Daniel, Mary Kozaka husband Matthew and four great grandchildren Allen, Bennett, Charles and Madeleine. He also leaves a nephew Andrew Robinson as well as several other nieces and nephews and his faithful companion Buster. He was predeceased by a sister Agnes Robinson. Andrew's family would like to thank the staff of One MacDonough Place, Dr. Mahammadu, Dr. Zeidler and the staff at the Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit for all of their gentle, loving,and compassionate care.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 11 a.m. in the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial with military honors will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. just prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice 28 Crescent St. Middletown, CT. 06457.