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Keith Smith
April 2, 2025
Thanks again for everything Coach
Keith Smith
April 7, 2020
Conyinue To Rest Well. Mr. Jordan. I continue to hoop at a high level due to you coaching me up and brlieving in my skillset to let me br your point guard. Peace andmuch love. Its been 6 years since God called you home to Coach the angels.
His Team
Bria
April 5, 2020
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Bria
April 5, 2020
Hello There Grand Dad , oh how the time flies .. I remember your sweet kisses & duck noises to make me laugh whenever I was down. I love you more than words can explain you were such a light in this family and we need you to continue to watch over us and keep us safe & protected. & now May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth. May holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life. May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace always & forever. - Your Great Granddaughter Bria Catherine ❤
Cathy
April 5, 2020
Hi Dad sorry I couldn't visit you at Cemetary due to situation in the world today but still keeping up tradition going to Cemetary to visit mommy Jackie and you. Soon I'll be out to visit love yas and my mind I'm happ your there with your Boopsie. And Jackie again love yas
Donna Thomas-Taylor
April 2, 2019
He was the greatest coach at St. Charles. He gave his all to teach us to work as a team in life.
April 13, 2014
Mr Jordan dveloped my girls to be star athleltes, faster than Flo Jo, nd Jackie, .R.I.P.GOD BLESS, job well done Wit Deepest Sympathy Joan Alexander Harcum
bENJAMIN OSBORNE
April 12, 2014
HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO COME OUT OF THE STARTING BLOCK IN TRACK.HE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON, HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED !
Jonathan Groom
April 11, 2014
Mr. Jordan was the first basketball coach I ever had. He had a major impact on my life and those of a lot of young men. I am coaching now because of his example. I will never forget you.
April 11, 2014
Jake was an old friend of mine from S. Philly days when he organized and led a St Monica's team to the championship of the Marconi Plaza league AND the Philadelphia Industrial League Championships in the summer of 1947. His team included Paul Arizen, an unknown outside of the neighborhood, who went on as a walk-on for VU and won 3rd team all-American his sophomore year, '48, and the Naismith Award as the outstanding College player in '50. Jake was a mentor to Paul....and the rest of our crowd !! He really knew his basketball....and was the nicest guy on the court ....AND who shared his BB prowess with the guys in the neighborhood. I just phoned called one of his and my team-mates from those days, Harry Short, and informed his wife of Jakes' passing. My prayers will include Jake ( I go to daily mass) and may Jesus grant him the eternal rest that he surely deserves.
Ed McGehrin, '47 SECHS, '51 V.U.
April 10, 2014
To the Jordan Family, you have my deepst sympathy. He was wonderful to St. Charles Borromeo.
April 10, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to the Jordan family. Mr. Jordan was a great man and excellent basketball coach from our days at St. Charles. Our thoughts are with you and may he Rest in Peace. The Lloyd Family
Ellis Anderson
April 10, 2014
Thank you for all that you have done for me and my family.
Beatrice Cooper
April 9, 2014
May you find comfort in knowing that God makes no mistakes and Mr. Jordan is resting peacefully in the arms of his Lord and Saviour.
My sincere condolences,
April 9, 2014
Anna and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Your dad's legacy will live on.
Kathy Aruffo
toni strobel
April 9, 2014
To the Jordan family, i am so sorry for your loss. words can not say enough Mr Jordan will be sadly missed. RIP Mr Jordan you will never be forgotten.
Linda Amoroso. -Incmikoski
April 8, 2014
Mr. Jordan was an honor to work with and an honor to watch him touch so many of his students ' lives. Mr. Jordan was an inspiration to his players and always had his heart and soul in his coaching. His love for his wife and family was always evident. I truly wish we had many more "Mr. Jordans" in our schools today. May he rest in the arms of his wife and under God's protection. My heartfelt sympathy to all of his family members. Fond memories will remain in the hearts of his players.
April 8, 2014
Everything that I know about coaching basketball I learned from Mr, Jake Jordan, COACH!, TEACHER,! MENTOR! CYO REGION 6 LEGEND!!! RIP Mr. Jordan your sprit will continue to live within the hundreds of peoples lives that you have entered. Sending Heartfelt condolences to the family. Karen Baylock St. Charles Class of 1978.
Barbara Patterson
April 8, 2014
Rest in peace mr. Jordan
Barbara Patterson
April 8, 2014
Kathy,Val and Liz I'm very sorry for your lost. In time it does get easier,you never forget the ones you love. Just remember he's at peace now and back with his beloved wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ms. Barb
Leah Jones
April 8, 2014
My prayers are with you. God Bless your family and may he rest in peace.
Keith Smith
April 8, 2014
I read your entry Anna and you are correct your father touched thousands of inner city kids lives at St. Charles. Every time i dribble a ball i will think of Mr. Jordan.I called and talked to your father a few years ago just to thank him. My mother called me this morning to tell me of your fathers passing. Peace and blessings to your family. RIP Mr. Jordan
Keith Smith
April 8, 2014
RIP Mr Jordan
My first coach. He taught me so much about the game of basketball, volleyball and track and field at the lakes. The last time i played point guard. Class of 76. St Charles
JoEllen Staub
April 8, 2014
Anna, I am very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Carmela Mazzarulli
April 8, 2014
Anna, please accept my sympathies in your loss! Although I hadn't seen your Dad in many years, I remember him fondly. May he rest in peace and may your memories comfort you always! You are in my prayers!
Diane Iannacone
April 8, 2014
Anna so sorry for your loss sending you love and prayers.
Anna Cifelli
April 8, 2014
Dear Dad,
You've touched so many lives in your lifetime, but none more than the lives of your family. You and Mommy taught us all to be respectful, caring and honest people. You've both given us wonderful memories to help us get through the hard days to come. And you taught us that the most important thing in life is to love. We know it wasn't easy for you being here without Mommy these past five years. But the one thing that comforts me since you left, is knowing that the two of you are together again, and with Jackie, and making new memories in Heaven. Thank you for being a wonderful Dad and Pop. I'll love and miss you always.
Love, Anna
Xoxox
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