Florence, New Jersey
Oct 16, 1946 – May 3, 2014 (Age 67)
Gordon Tantum, 67, of Florence, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly. Born in Allentown, he was a longtime area resident. A US Army Veteran, Gordon graduated from Allentown High School in 1964. In 1980, he started Gordon Tantum, Inc., Produce Brokerage and was the co-owner of Village Pharmacy in Allentown. He was an avid golfer, hunter and die-hard Eagles Fan, holding season tickets for 43 years. Gordon was very active with American Legion Baseball, serving as the manger for Hightstown Post 148, the county chairman for the Mercer County American Legion League, the NJ Legion state chairman and a co-founder of the Allentown American Legion Baseball League. Gordon was a hardworking, family man who loved life and enjoyed be with his countless number of friends.
Son of the late Gordon and Rachel Tantum; he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Tantum; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Tantum and Vanessa Hoffman of Reading, PA; his grandson, Owen Tantum; his sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Harry Walton and their children, Kendall, Bette-Jean, George and Tom; his sisters-in-law, Chloe Ibach (Ken) and her children, Peter and Allyson, Lee Bruno (Dean) and her children, Cole and Garret and Teryl Lebkuecher; a godmother, Marie Anderson (Eddie) as well as numerous great nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held 12pm on Wednesday, May 7th at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Entombment will follow in Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30 until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300,Marlton, NJ 08053, the Make a Wish Foundation,1347 Perrineville Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Read MoreFond and funny memories of Gordon when he was working in the Cape Charles, Virginia area years ago buying potatoes. My husband, Frank was one of the people he bought from. Sending prayers.
Debbie Etz
April 28, 2024 | Cape Charles, VA | Acquaintance
Think of you and your family often. Gordon and Jimmy were quite a pair during their time in Cape Charles during potato season!
Debbie Etz
April 28, 2022 | Work
Gordy meant a lot to me as a friend, coach, and employer. I think of him often, particularly his infectious laugh. He will never be forgotten.
Ross Contiliano
April 29, 2021 | Lumberton, NJ | Friend
Believe it or not, just passed Peppler's the other day and started thinking of Gordie. Good memories of good times with a wonderful man.
Rick Freeman
April 29, 2021 | Hamilton Square, NJ | Friend
Six years later, and we still miss Gordie's wisdom and friendship.
Rick Freeman
April 30, 2020 | Hamilton Square, NJ | Friend
Hard to believe it has been five years. I think of Gordie often. Good man, good friend, fiercely loyal, great love for his family.
Rick Freeman
April 28, 2019 | Hamilton Square, NJ | Friend
My sympathies to the Tantum family.
Having dealt with Gordon for years in the produce industry I shall always remember him as a standout guy, straight as an arrow and always kept his word.
He will be truly missed.
Dan Frank
August 14, 2014 | Montreal Canada
Linda and family, We have just found out of Gordon's passing. So sorry to hear this news. We met Gordon when he was buying potatoes in Cape Charles, VA
Frank & Debbie Etz
July 19, 2014 | Cape Charles, VA
Coached my post 148 team as he lived life...instinctively, passionately, and always with the utmost class. I will never forget the man you were, the lessons you taught and the way you lived life to the fullest. Thanks for the many great memories Gordy! I feel honored to have known you.
May 20, 2014
