DR. ALBERT A. GORDON

DR. ALBERT A. GORDON passed away on Shabbat, August 14, 2010, at the age of 90. Funeral service were held Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. Rabbi David Rosen, Rabbi Jack Segal and Cantor David Propis officiated.Al is preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Celia Gordon, his sisters, Ruth Brody and Mary Miller, his brother, Irving Gordon, and his beloved son, Gene Gordon. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 68 years, Sylvia Gordon, his devoted daughter, Linda Eisemann and her husband Michael, beloved grandchildren, Vanessa Eisemann and her partner Cate Whiting, Jeremy Eisemann and his wife Annie, Bradley Eisemann, Neil Gordon and his wife Regina, Andrew Gordon and his wife Nicole; and adored great-grandchildren Benjamin Whiting-Eisemann, Bryce Gordon and Davis Gordon. Al was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22, 1920, and after graduating from Brooklyn College and Temple Dental School in Philadelphia, he served as an officer in the Navy. Al practiced dentistry in New York for over 25 years. After arriving in Houston in 1977, he joined the faculty of the University of Texas Dental School where he was respected and loved by faculty and students alike. After more than 30 years of teaching at the Dental School, Al retired in January 2010.One of Al's greatest joys was serving as Gabbai at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, working closely with Rabbi Jack Segal followed by Rabbi David Rosen, for more than three decades. He will be greatly missed at Shabbat morning services at Beth Yeshurun, where he was surrounded by his fellow congregants, friends and clergy.Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. His great smile and vibrant personality will be missed by his friends, family, students, and all who knew him.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun or the charity of your choice.