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JAMES GORDON Obituary
February 15, 2011 after a brief but
courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born and raised in Miami. He graduated from Miami
High School and attended the University of Florida where he
joined Pi Lambda Phi fraternity
and became a lifelong avid gator
fan.
Jim went on to become a funeral
director following in his father's
and grandfather's footsteps. He
was eventually running the family
business, Gordon Funeral Home
which was founded in 1938. In
1989, Gordon Funeral Home and
Riverside Chapel joined forces and
becamen Riversiden Gordon Memorial Chapels. Jim was also
well known in South Florida's
Jewish Community. The funeral
business wasn't just his career, it
became his personal calling as he
helped countless families during
their most difficult time. Jim is survived by his wife Henrietta, his daughter Lynn, and
his son David (Marci). In 1995, he
lost his oldest son Craig who he
worked along side for many years.
Jim's compassion stretched beyond the families he comforted
as was evident in his love for animals.
Services will be held at Bet
Breira Samu-el or Olam, 9400 SW
87th Avenue, Miami FL 33176
(305)n 595-1500, Rabbin Jaime
Aklepi. Burial will follow at Mount
Nebo Kendall.
Donations in his memory can be
made to the Humane Society or
Jewish Family Service.
Arrangementsn undern the
direction of Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES GORDON
Judy Rubin
June 29, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
stanley ferber
February 23, 2011
JIM,YOU WIL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU AS A CARING FRIEND,IT WAS A PRIVILEGE AND HONOR TO SHARE THE OVER 50 YRS., I KNEW YOU.I AM VERY SADDENED BY YOUR DEPARTURE. BLESS YOU STAN FERBER
Janice Barson
February 20, 2011
So sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. He was always such a comfort over the years to both the Klein and Barson families. Barry would have been saddened to hear this sad news, as I am. God Bless Him. Janice Klein Barson
February 20, 2011
Jim Gordon was a friend of my dad, Abe Novogrodsky. Abe worked until age 98(!) facilitating the daily minyan at Beth David congregation. Abe died November, 2010. Of course Abe had asked that Jimmy look after his funeral arrangements. It was a source of pride to Abe that he and Jimmy knew each other and assisted so many people together: the sick and dying; the bereaved; the rest of us who participate in daily life of the community. Jimmy asked us to say just a few words ( "I usually only give people directions to the cemetery") at Abe's funeral. Our family and those attending Abe's funeral were very touched by his words of appreciation and respect and sympathy -- words made all the more powerful by Jimmy's work with Abe. Abe helped Jimmy when Jimmy lost his son. Jimmy helped us when we lost Abe. We offer deepest sympathy to Jimmy family and friends and colleagues. May his memory be for a blessing. Charles Novogrodsky.
DAN SIMKIN
February 19, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF JIM GORDON. I JUST RECEIVED WORD OF HIS PASSING. i AMSORRY TO HEAR. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
February 18, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Henrietta, David and Lynn.
Connie Bloch
Chuck Pyle
February 18, 2011
I worked with Jim at Riverside-Gordon until 2002 when I retired. Jim's ability
to guide families through a most difficult time was unmatched. South Florida lost a truly great man.
Angie Russian
February 17, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. He will truly be missed.
jane glasser
February 17, 2011
Jim was like a 2nd father to my son-in-law Steve and a great friend to the family. He will be missed.
Lenny Booth
February 17, 2011
My buddy since 1949..great memories of sports trips..A friend to whomever he met..Will miss sharing comments regarding sports..RIP..
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