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Joseph M. JORDAN

FUNERAL HOME

John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

740 Adams Street

Dorchester, Massachusetts

Joseph JORDAN Obituary

Name: Visitation for Joseph M. JORDAN
Start: 2014-05-13T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

JORDAN, Joseph M. Retired Boston Police Commissioner, of Neponset formerly of South Boston, May 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (Hoar). Loving father of Jacquelyn Saulen of Dorchester, Janine Jordan and her husband David Burkhardt of CA, Jolienne and her husband Mark Woodford of Braintree, Joseph Jordan Jr. of Dorchester, Johnna and her husband Dr. Jeremiah Lowney of Milton. Devoted grandfather of Michelle, Katie, and Jordan Goggin, Jacqueline Woodford, Martin Saulen, Katelin Jordan, Alexandra, MacKenzie, Devon and Jordan Lowney and the late Jason McIntosh and Laurie Goggin. Dear great grandfather of Violet Saulen. Devoted brother of Robert Jordan of Quincy and the late John, James, Helen, Winifred and Mary. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER, Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church Neponset, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Vet. WW-II, U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. For directions and expressions of sympathy, www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 11 to May 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph JORDAN

15 Entries

gina

June 16, 2025

I bet Jason was one of the first there to greet "Joe" as he called him ... a lovely man. Rest in Peace, Mr. Jordan.

Diane Griffin

May 22, 2014

Jackie. So sorry to hear about your Dad. It has been a long time, but think of you often. Hope you are doing well. Take care. Diane Griffin

Jack Gifford

May 19, 2014

Commissioner Joe Jordan identified his "young tigers" shortly after taking over from Bob diGrazia in 1976. He is owed a great debt of gratitude for changing the written prom'l exam from 60% written, 40% t&e, to 80%-20% to give his young tigers a seat at the table. Among his 1978 class of Lieuts were Bill Bratton, Paul Evans, etc.
Joe took tremendous heat from the busing crisis which separated families in the City; and Joe Jordan truly epitomized all the exemplary comments by Mickey Roache cited earlier. Joe Jordan subsequently promoted eight "young tigers" to the Command Staff in October 1980 and the rest is history, initiated primarily with Joe's full support. Joe Jordan was Semper Fi to his family, friends, co-workers and the City of Boston and its Police Department. God Bless you and your family.

Jordan Goggin

May 15, 2014

Rest in peace Grandpa forever in my heart i looked up to you in every way possible and will never forget you...please take good care of my grandpa Lord...

Jim McDavitt

May 15, 2014

Joe Jordan was an admirable legend while we were growing up in St. Ann's parish in the 60's. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all the Jordan Family, especially to our classmate, Jacqi Jordan Saulen. From St. Ann's Class of '64, c/o

May 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Our most sincere condolences.
John, Peter, Harry Georgoulopoulos and families.

Thomas Charlton

May 13, 2014

I have great memories of Joe & Jackie. ! my prayers are with them both !

May 13, 2014

Very sorry
To read off Joe's passing. I vividly remember him years ago as a great guy Best wishes to Jackie & Family
Tommy Charltlonp

Anne Juliano

May 13, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. We will miss him at the 4 pm Mass. Your family is in our prayers.
The Juliano family, Neponset Ave

Commissioner Joseph Jordan

P.O. Robert Anthony

May 13, 2014

A true hero to the men and women of the Boston Police Dept, Commissioner Jordan rose from Patrolman to commissioner to lead our dept into the 20th century. He loved this job and the officers that worked under his command. ad mortem fidelis

Irene &Anthony Esdale

May 12, 2014

Remembering a wonderful man, and praying that the Jordan family find comfort during this time of sadness. Thank you Mr. Jordan for raising our remarkable Johnna!!! Rest in Peace.

May 12, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to all of you. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

May 12, 2014

I will really miss seeing Joe at family gatherings. He was always a bright light with a big smile on his face.

Julie Goggin

May 12, 2014

I was honored to serve under Boston Police Commissioner Joseph Jordan during a very difficult and challenging period for the City of Boston.

Commissioner Joseph Jordan responded swiftly and with courage and a deep concern for all residents of Boston to stem the racially motivated crime (Assaults,and Firebombings and Vandalism) that exploded in Boston' neighborhoods.

Commissioner Joseph Jordan is to be credited and praised for his professionalism and respect for all of Boston's residents regardless of race, and ethnicity.

God Bless Commissioner Joseph and his family.

Sincerely,

Francis "Mickey" Roache

Jim Burke

May 12, 2014

Had the honor & pleasure of serving under Commissioner Jordan in Crime Prevention and Planning & Research from 1980 - 1984, he was a true gentleman and professional.

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