NICHOLAS JOSEPH JORDAN Sr.

JORDAN NICHOLAS JOSEPH, Sr. (GIORDANO)
Of Clairton, on November 13, 2012, at the age of 96, departed this realm to join his wife of 58 years, Victoria Mary Anne Speranza, and their first born son, Nicholas Joseph Jordan, Jr., who passed over in 1998 and 2001, respectively. Mr. Jordan's parents were Dominic and Francesca (Nero) Giordano, who immigrated to the United States from Calabria, Italy at the turn of the century and, subsequently, became citizens of the United States. Mr. Jordan was preceded in passing by six siblings, Grace (Guiseppe) Pazienti, Angelo (Julia), Joan (John) Stokes, Lawrence (Mary), Dominic (Jackie), and Catherine (Walter) Mann. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Jordan served in France, Germany, and Italy under General George C. Patton with the 793rd Military Police Battalion with the rank of Sergeant. After being decorated with a Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, he was honorably discharged on July 14, 1946 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After working for more than 40 years at U.S. Steel in Clairton, Mr. Jordan retired from the Accounting Department at the age of 62. He enjoyed gardening and keeping active by shoveling snow and cutting grass for himself and his neighbors. More than anything, Mr. Jordan loved encouraging people and telling stories of his childhood, the war years, and adventures in maintaining his homes and those of his sisters. He was ingenious when it came to making his own tools and performing a two-man job singlehandedly. He learned many skills and crafts from his co-workers in "the mill" over the years and, with his "can-do" attitude, put them all to good use. He is admired for his sense of fairness, honesty, and thoughtfulness. Mr. Jordan was an active member of St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church for many years. Mr. Jordan is survived by the spouse of his first born son, Nicholas (Jean Gazda) Jordan; and three surviving children, David Michael (Georgia) Jordan of Elmira, NY, Joanie (Bob) Jordan-Bonaddio of Ross Township, and Vivian Joyce (James) Pishok of Carroll Township. Mr. Jordan loved and enjoyed his many grandchildren (Michael Dominic, Teresa Lynn, Nicole Marie, Alex Nelson, Christopher David, Matthew K., and Nicholas M.); great- grandchildren (Ashley, Angelina, Nicholas, Jordan Marie, Meghan Claire, Dominic Alexander, Gianna Marie, and Sofia Bella); and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700), on Thursday afternoon from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 460 Reed Street, Clairton, PA 15025 at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Following mass, a service will be held and interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the following organizations: St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 460 Reed Street, Clairton, PA 15025, and, Rebuilding Clairton Together (RCT) (www.myclairton.com; cityofprayer@gmail.com), 13 Wellington Woods Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1177. Donations to RCT benefit Clairton Park's Memorial Hill, which is dedicated to the service and memory of World War I and II veterans. Please write Nicholas J. Jordan, Sr. on the memo portion of your check.
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