MELISSA-GORDON-Obituary

MELISSA GORDON

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GORDON--Dr. Melissa, Dr. Melissa Gordon passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, from complications of metastatic breast cancer. She was born on August 27, 1948 to Dr. Alvin Gordon and Elaine (Isaacson) Gordon, and raised in New York City. Melissa was a graduate of Hunter College Elementary...

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I'm sorry to read about this news today. I will miss her. Larry Hess

Melissa was my roommate in college, and she remained a friend for so many years. I will miss her humor, her wisdom, and her honesty. I love you, my sweet Melissa.

Very fond memories of Melissa from my visits to VCS. Very sad to hear this news. Love to you Chris and family.

Very sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts are with you. Paul & Jan Smith

July 29 Melissa and I lost touch years ago, at her request. But today for the first time in quite a while was the urge to search for her. So she and I have a connection. She was wonderful in elementary school, wonderful in college, and wonderful since. Do identify a single characteristic, her sensitivity, which appeared in a great many interrelated Tonalities, hues, greys, Blends and contrast, and intensities. She was creative with her sensitivities as with everything else. Some people story...

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Dear Chris, I read Melissa's obituary in this morning's Times with sadness. On the very few occasions that I met her, she seemed to me a kind, generous, smart woman, and an exemplary wife to you. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I wish you the strength to mourn well and to accept the support of those closest to you. I remember you with affection and esteem. --Bill

I am the oldest daughter of Melissa´s father Alvin´s dearest friend, Ted Ley. I remember Melissa and Todd from childhood. My heartfelt condolences to Melissa´s family. She sounds like warm, caring person who made a difference in so many lives. May her memory be a blessing.