Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Clifford Gordon Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
The son of the late James Clifford Gordon and Dorothy Smead Gordon, he was born September 10, 1946 in Buffalo where he was raised.
Cliff was a graduate of Syracuse University and a member of the Bar Association since 1976, as well as a member of numerous charitable and non-charitable organizations. In his spare time he loved to go on walks and fishing with his visiting nephews.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years: Arlene Pilgrim Gordon, at home; a sister: Bonnie Gordon and her assistant of Claudia Kadryna of Buffalo; two brothers-in-law: Benjamin Murray and Carlton Murray (Gloria); Cliff's legal assistant Shannon Taylor; and a host of nieces & nephews including Elliott Murray.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello, with a memorial service starting at 2:00pm.
Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Clifford, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Karen siegel
July 14, 2025
So very sorry to hear this
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Duane Kendall
May 2, 2025
Our deepest sympathy is with you. Warm regards, Duane Kendall & Family
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
401 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
Make a Donation
in Clifford Gordon's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Clifford
Recent Obituaries
How to support Clifford's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Clifford Gordon's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
