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JOSEPH GORDON Obituary

GORDON--Joseph, 93, on August 29, 2012. Devoted family man who possessed an incomparable wit and prodigious memory. He served in World War II. He adored animals. He was a gifted athlete, businessman, and scholar. He was dearly beloved by many, especially his wife Beate Sirota Gordon, his children Nicole and Geoffrey, and grandchildren Lara, Samuel, and Danielle.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 31, 2012.

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Pauline Reich

September 2, 2012

So sorry to hear this sad news - heard from Marty
Gross by email this morning. I will be in New York from Sept. 5-9 and will call. Much love. Pauline

Pauline Reich

September 2, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this - heard from Marty Gross by email today. I will be in New York from Sept. 5-9 and will phone/visit. Much love.

M Rivera

August 31, 2012

May god comfort you and give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Psalms 55:22

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