Jonathan Giordano

Jonathan Ginsberg Giordano, 39, passed away on February 9, 2025. He would be extremely disappointed to be featured in an ordinary obituary, so let it be known that family, friends, and former students will remember Jon as a prodigious cook, talented math teacher, and tabletop gaming enthusiast whose hit points were finally depleted after a long and difficult battle with cancer. A fan of hosting parties at which he prepared veritable feasts, Jon could easily be located by using a decibel meter and moving in the direction of the highest volume. With his wooden bowtie, asymmetrical glasses, and endless array of Marvel and Dungeons & Dragons T-shirts, one could be forgiven for assuming Jon was simply a nerd. However, his nerdiness was not simple but extraordinary, and was matched only by the size of his heart. Yes, Jon was always willing to give his opinion on topics ranging from the appropriate number of kiwis to eat in a sitting (five) to the quality of the Gundam Wing anime ("terrible") to the culinary status of Chicago-style pizza ("It's casserole!"). But he was also always willing to put his whole heart into educating his students, supporting his friends with kindness and food, and being the best possible husband and dog-father he could be. His wit, care, and grumpiness will be missed in equal measure. With the retirement of Jon's character sheet, the players left at the table include his loving wife, Dr. Allison Giordano; their dog, Mr. Stephen Pibbles; his parents-in-law, Dr. Jim and Mrs. Carole Giordano, and the members of his found family to whom he was a brother in the ways that matter most. Funeral services will take place at the Dierna Funeral Home on Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 11am. Doors open at 10 am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society in Jon's name.