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Donald Gordon Obituary
Dr. Donald Gary Gordon, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 64. Don was born to Leo and Fryda Gordon on June 15, 1955 in Schenectady, NY.
Don earned his Bachelor of Science from American University in 1977, and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Emory School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Emory Hospital in 1984 and his Gastroenterology Hepatology Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia in 1986.
Don was a gastroenterologist in private practices in Danbury and Newtown, Connecticut for over 30 years. He was a dedicated physician who had an outstanding reputation for exceptional care. He was a compassionate man, who was committed to ensuring the health and well-being of his patients.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Janine Gordon; his daughter, Arielle, and her husband Matthew; his sons, Douglas and Jeremy; his grandson, James; his parents, Leo and Fryda; mother-in-law, Emily; two brothers, Jerry and Steven, and many other family members, dear friends, and colleagues.
Don cared deeply for his family and friends, who will miss his generosity, sense of humor, and vibrant personality. He enjoyed spending summers at the shore in Avalon, New Jersey. His hobbies included fishing, scuba diving, and watching boxing matches. He was an avid gardener, collector of sports memorabilia, and fan of his favorite team, the New York Yankees.
For those who wish to honor his memory, charitable contributions may be made to Kevin's Community Center: http://www.kevinscommunitycenter.org/#donate.
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Brian Mead
August 19, 2025
I was just thinking of Don recently remembering those Basketball games, Baseball games we both cherished watching the boys compete. Don Gordon was a special man, as he was one that was always open for support and would help you in any way he was able. Doctor Gordon, was also my Gastroenterologist, and I sincerely believe he to be one of the best.
It was Dr. Gordon that recommended ten years ago when prepping for my colonoscopy to have an upper GI done at the same time, something I would never have considered. It was at that time Dr. Gordon found I had Barrett esophagus, a disease that could have gone bad, if I didnt identify at the time. I thank him for his bed side manner and his professionalism. The Medical Profession is certainly at a loss with his passing.
The world is a little less fortunate with his loss, although Im certain he is living the life we all seek. Rest in Peace my Friend, Miss you Brother.
Sincerely,
Brian Mead
Ridgefield, Ct.
Brian Mead
August 17, 2024
Don, I think about you often, I can’t believe it to be 5 years. You were a special Doctor that really was a master at your craft of healing, with a bedside manner unlike most other Doctors. I pray for your family as I know the pain they feel reliving your memory. I can tell you this my friend, as I know you would be beside yourself watching what has happened here in America the last 5 years. As we talked many times, the deep state is alive and well. Rest in Peace my Friend. God Bless ✝
Daniel S Fox
December 3, 2020
Although I haven't seen him in years, he was a wonderful, warm doctor to me. I am grateful to have known him and very saddened to learn of his passing. He will be missed.
Mae Lake
August 18, 2020
Happy anniversary in Heaven dear sweet Doctor and friend. Was thinking about sending you a note when I saw this opportunity and thought I would add that you continue to be missed and loved. Mae Lake
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Ira Jacobson
February 6, 2020
I just learned today from a mutual patient about Don's passing, and am deeply saddened. I knew him professionally and we shared a number of patients for many years. He had incredible medical insight and knowledge, thought deeply about challenging problems, and had tremendous empathy and compassion for his patients. He was rightly proud of his relationships with his patients, who always expressed affection and admiration for him, and I am not surprised at the many wonderful tributes to him from patients on this website. We had many hours of enjoyable conversations about our practices and our families. His passing is a huge loss to the medical community. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Ira Jacobson, M.D.
Director of Hepatology
NYU Langone Health
Zoltan Csillag
January 25, 2020
I am in shock. I really liked Dr. Gordon. He was down to earth, knowledgeable and caring. So sad and my deepest condolences to the family.
Diane Owens
January 19, 2020
I'm heartbroken to learn of Dr. Gordon's passing. He was a great guy and a compassionate, knowledgeable and perceptive doctor. God bless his family. You are in my prayers.
Carol & Richard Sugerman
December 24, 2019
So very saddened to hear of Don's passing. We have been gone from CT for 19 years and was just informed through an old mutual friend. Our deepest condolences go out to Janine and his children and their families. We recall many happy times shared when Arielle and our daughter were little ones. Again, our deepest sympathy to all. Such a terrible loss.
Michael Stetson
November 30, 2019
Just to say Dr. Gordon was a great guy with a superior bedside manner. I felt fortunate to have been referred to him. My sincere condolences to his family. I was a patient for almost 15 years.
November 28, 2019
Hi dear Donald, Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven. Miss you and send love. Your friend, Mae L
Brian Englebardt
November 24, 2019
As my brother mentioned in an earlier post, we grew up a block from Don and his family. I remember Don very fondly, his laugh was infectious (no pun intended for the doctor). I actually remember walking to grade school with him on occasion and playing together as toddlers. I am very saddened by his passing and wish his family much love and kindness.
Ira Englebardt
November 23, 2019
Don grew up just a block down from me in Schenectady. We spent spent some time together growing up together at an early age. He was always in great spirits with an infectious smile. He was truly a good soul. He will be missed, dearly.
Raymond Krawczuk
November 8, 2019
I am very saddened and shocked to hear of Dr. Gordon's passing. He was my doctor for many years. I remember him saying to me "don't worry about a thing I take very good care of all the Duracell guys." He spoke very lovingly of his family. A very good man taken too soon.
Dawn
November 5, 2019
I am so saddened by the passing of Dr. Gordon. He was such a compassionate and caring person. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
len kriegsman
November 2, 2019
I just learned of dr. gordon's passing. My condolences to his family. He had a sense of humor.
Brian Mead
November 1, 2019
I have just learned of my Friend Dr Don Gordon passing. I can only say I am in shock, and my heart felt condolences are to his family, wife , children, Mother and all.
I can only say as everyone that knew Don, he was someone that everyone liked. I met Don years ago living in Ridgefield, and his son Jeremy and mine played sports through the Ridgefield Youth Basketball, and Baseball. Don has this ingratiating personality, and a mind, that was knowledgeable about allot of different things. I loved to discuss politics , Yankees Baseball ,and Boxing. He called the 08 financial crash a year before.
Dr Gordon , became my gastroenterologist some years ago, and can tell you, I only wish there were more Doctors like Donald Gordon. Dr Gordon was thorough, set expectations accurately, and never took anything for granted. His personality was one that just put you at ease. I remember my last GI Scoping, where I was prepping at the Danbury surgical center for the exam, it was 6:00 AM and Dr Gordon comes in bright eyed , and bushy tail ready to go. He started goofing around with me, just putting me at ease, What a guy. I can sincerely state, he was a man I am happy to have known. GOD REST YOUR SOUL MY FRIEND.
The world, and medical profession is going to miss you my Friend. You were a great man, and it was my pleasure knowing you. My Heartfelt condolences to your Wife , Children and family. I know St Peter welcomed you with open arms. Rest In Peace Don, you will be remembered, and certainly missed. God Bless you and your Family.
Sincerely
Brian Mead
Ridgefield, CT.
Edward Troncoso
October 30, 2019
No words can describe how sorry I am for the passing of Dr. Gordon.
September 30, 2019
We are shocked and saddened to hear the sad news of Dr Gordon's passing. He was a spectacular dr; an amazing diagnostician, gastro, and caring dr. Our entire family mourns his passing, and we send our most sincere condolences to his family friends, and office. Donna and Stuart Wilensky & family
September 27, 2019
/Doctor Gordon saved my life with his diagnostic acumen and after many years I am still here Don Evans,M.D.
September 27, 2019
Thank-you Dr Gordon for being the Dr who finally actually listened to my wife's description of symptoms and set to work on figuring it out! You never quit!
You always listened, and weren't afraid to attack the problem at different angles, something others wouldnt.
My wife was called to schedule an appointment today to discuss her excellent progress and was brought to tears at the news of your passing.
May you rest in peace, your excellent work here on earth is complete.
Sheila Ferrucci
September 24, 2019
I was a friend of Dr. Gordon during high school, in Schenectady, New York. He was a sweet soul and the smartest person at our school. My love and sincerest condolences to his beloved family.
wayne addessi
September 22, 2019
Don often stopped by to see me, talk about business, life, family and just a great caring guy. He was always connected and cared greatly forhis loving childrenand wife and many. A true gentleman and caring friend. I will niss him but always remember.
S. Emma
September 20, 2019
I am truly saddened and shocked by the passing of Dr. Gordon. He was my doctor for over 20 yrs. and he was a truly compassionate person. He will be deeply missed. My condolences to his family. ❤
Stacey Moore
September 16, 2019
When I heard that I was completely shocked. My name is Stacey. I had for years as my GI and he an amazing doctor and he will be completely missed. Sending prayers to he's family. Cry
Joe DeFeo
September 12, 2019
I was very sad to hear of Dr. Gordon's passing.
He was a great doctor with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Larry and Judy Kish
September 10, 2019
Judy and I are so sorry to hear of Dr. Gordon's passing. He was not only our doctor, but a friend. We discussed sports (Yankees/Giants) and politics and laugh a lot! We wish the family our condolences and staff for their loss. God bless Donald.
Janet
September 8, 2019
Dr. Gordon was a compassionate doctor and person. He cared so much for his patients and will be missed by all.
Dean Meyer
September 5, 2019
Don saved my life. I'll be forever grateful.
Kathy Wildman
September 4, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Gordon's passing. He was so positive, humorous, and compassionate. I remember how he scolded me when I told him I had found his name in the phone book! Our loss is heaven's gain. May all of you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you share of him. God bless.
Len Zargo
September 4, 2019
I am stunned and saddened to learn about the passing of such a great doctor and wonderful man. Don, thank you for your friendship and for taking care of me for all of these years. You will be missed beyond words.
Lisa Gannon
September 3, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Gordon's passing. He was an outstanding doctor that cared about people. I want to thank his terrific staff (Susie McKenna-APRN, Sue-Receptionist, Cindy-Receptionist, Nurse Jennifer, Nurse Lisa, Erin-Medical Assistant, Terry (Retired Surgical Scheduler) for their support and guidance in my medical care throughout the years. I really appreciated everything that Dr. Gordon and his staff have done for me. Dr. Gordon was always determined to find the best answers to solve my diagnoses and never gave up on healing me. Dr. Gordon is a man of integrity and he will be close to my heart as my five-star doctor. The Greater Danbury area will never be same without him.
I send my deepest condolences and sympathy to the Gordon family. Rest in Peace, Dr. Gordon.
Carl and Marilyn Ferencek
September 2, 2019
Carl and I will always remember you for all you did for us over the years. You will be missed by
all you were a GREAT DOCTOR.
September 1, 2019
My friend, I am heartbroken to hear this unbelievably sad news. I met you almost 30 years ago and until last year always teased you about your 'chicken scratch' handwriting. We laughed about it. You were such a warm, wonderful, compassionate doctor and it was my honor and privilege to know you.My sympathy and condolences to your family,and all who knew you. I will always cherish your memory and love and miss you. Mae Lake
Maryann & Jon Porter
September 1, 2019
Thoughts with the family. What a great doctor and even better man! He was a very caring person with a great sense of humor and zest for life. We were both lucky to be one of his patients and having known him.
Maryann and Jon Porter
Barbara Cooney
August 31, 2019
I am so sorry to have heard of Dr. Gordon's passing!! Thank you for the many years of quality and compassionate care!! You literally saved my life this year by sending me to Yale!! I will forever be Grateful, You will be sadly missed Death is the last chapter in life, but the First chapter in eternity. Rest in Peace Dr. G
Mary Ciccone
August 31, 2019
About 20years ago I was very ill, and Dr. Gordon was kind and caring and after many months of tests found out what was wrong and I fully recovered. I will never forget his kindness. My sincere sympathy to his family
August 31, 2019
Don was a very friendly person and a great Doctor. I am sure I will be hard pressed to find another such physician and fine person. RIP Jim K
Meghan Voloshin
August 31, 2019
You will be Missed Dr Gordon I am so glad I had the honor of meeting you and working alongside you and your staff over the last 18 months you always had a smile on your face you are a great physician and a great human being rest easy my friend .
August 31, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Dr. & Mrs Robert F. Weiss
Brett DeWeese
August 30, 2019
Rest in peace Dr. Gordon. Thank you for the 30 yrs of care.
Bruce Bauer
August 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the Gordon family. Dr. Gordon was compassionate, kind and a great doctor. He will be missed. Bruce & Phyllis
Kathy
August 30, 2019
Family of Dr Donald Gordon
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Dr Gordon will be missed by so many people
And will never be forgotten
Jim Albano
August 29, 2019
A wonderful man and great doctor. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Earl Keisling
August 27, 2019
I was so sad to hear of his passing. Dr g was a terrific doctor and a very special man. I truly enjoyed his company and our many discussions over the years. He was a thoughtful and wonderful man. We want to extend Our deepest condolences to his family. Sincerely, Earl Keisling and family
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