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peter gordon
June 19, 2010
Dad, Happy Fathers Day,what a gift for you,soon your 1st great granddaughter will arrive,we cant wait.Now i completely understand what you felt,what you went through when you found out cindy was pregnant the first time...lol..i know i know no joking around..well i still love you....miss you even more...still all my love peter ps: now mom gave me your pillow :)
Nancy Ferguson
January 27, 2010
Harry I know you have found my mom and you have her with you now. 20ty years on Sunday she has been at peace now. Keep her with you and I will be with both of you's one day, god just does not want me right now but tell mom hello for me!
Love, Nancy Ferguson
peter gordon
January 26, 2010
Hello dad,well bryan graduated from the nysdoc academy on friday,finally,it was incredable,what a feeling,just so proud of him,i knew how hard he worked,studied,and being away from nicholas made it even that much tougher but he did it! Being proud parents cindy had big crocodile tears in her eyes she was so happy,watching mom she never took her eyes off bryan during the ceremony. I only wish you were able to be there in person,so keep an eye on him,keep him safe at work and on the road during his long trips. i love @ miss you always
Stephanie Gordon
January 13, 2010
Hey Grandpa,
It's been a long while since our last talk... Nicholas is getting so big! He loves going down to camp. As he grows I notice more and more of you in him. He has your cute ears but sadly, his feet paid the price! Bryan and Nicholas both have your feet. He may not know you but he does feel and love you and he will surely know of you through us. He loves to kiss the piece of you that grandma wears close to her heart, and he makes sure you get yours too! He holds you to grandma's lips for kisses! He loves to share and she was yours first! Bryan is finally graduating from the academy, and he has been gone so much, but he has your picture for motivation. I hear him mumble all the time, "grandpa would have...". You play such a huge role in his life, even in death. He looks to you for your guidance, your support, your reassurance, and always for your unconditional love. He is a wonderful husband, and I have you to thank for that. He is a wonderful father, and also I have you to thank for that. So much of who he is, is because of you. I tell him all the time, "Grandpa is proud of you". But what he doesn't see is that it is not what he has done, but the person that he is. He is a good man with a good heart. He takes after you more than you know, but you know that. It is you that showed all of us what it is to be a family, to be a parent,to be a brother (or sister), to love and be loved. You did not judge, you did not resent, and you accepted all of us despite our many flaws.
Our entire family needs your guidance. You were the glue that held everyone together and although we have all grown closer together in our grief, we have grown apart in other ways. I know what you would say if you were here in person, and i know that if anyone can help us it would be you. It is time that EVERYONE is reminded of what it is to be a family. For my husband, for our son. You are always in our hearts, never far from our thoughts. I cant express to you enough just how much we love you, how deeply we miss you and how much I appreciate you for the person you are, because if it wasn't for you Bryan would not be who he is. I love you, and miss you. Please watch over Nicholas and Bryan, They share my heart, it won't work in pieces.
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December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Dad! I love you and miss you so much...but you know that because I can sense you're still here...Shining down on me from heaven. Thanks for the gift of togetherness. We had a great day!
Always in my heart
Kath
Kathy Gordon
November 22, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad! It's the second one we didn't have you here with us. You are surely missed. You were a Great man, i always knew that...but some of the lessons you taught didn't become clearer until after you were gone. I don't think there is a man out there that could be the Dad or Grandpa you were. You gave of yourself...tirelessly, endlessly, and unconditionally. There were never any strings attached, never any demands, or expectations. Everything was always from the heart. You were proud of people not for what they did or what they had but because of who they were and what they meant to you. Even when things weren't as bright as they could've been, you still managed to crack a joke with that sense of humor you had that always had people shaking their heads. Speaking of humor, mom had this gray porch cat she fed all the time...well, last night i accidently parked on it. Bryan said Bob Barker would be proud because i'm doing my part to control the pet population. Dad, I don't think you were great because you were my dad, i know it because every time you are brought up, eveyone one is smiling. You left a void that no one could ever replace, but you left my heart full with love, honor and respect and memories to carry with me for my lifetime. I LOVE YOU DAD! Kath
heres looking at you dad
pete
November 22, 2009
happy birthday dad,you were in my thoughts all day long,but today was different,i didnt dwell on how much you are missed,since yesterday was opening day i thought about all the times we spent in the woods alone,some of the conversations we had,lets just say i smiled alot today.the one talk that stuck in my head was how you told me was how you lived to hunt,the only thing you loved more than hunting was mom! well im still going to go hunting,im still going to hunt the way i was taught, but im going to look at it the way you did in the 2007 season,just how precious life really is,how fast it goes by,from year to year,how everything changes. i will always remember the last long serious talk we had last september,as sad as it made me,you helped me look at things alot differently thankyou.by the way my mother-in-law keeps telling me how much im looking like you hey thats not a bad thing dont you think!you see there are alot of people you left an unforgetable impression on,you always were and always will be a very special person!well once again happy birthday dad goodnite love you
PETER
November 5, 2009
HEY DAD,I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT THE YANKEES WON, THE YANKEES WON!THATS NOW 27 CHAMPIONSHIPS,EVERY GAME I WATCHED I THOUGHT OF YOU,JUST WISHING. I MISS YOU
October 24, 2009
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this ones for you dad,shawn learned alot from you
peter
October 24, 2009
well today is 1 year,its hard to believe,im still having a hard time,i look at pictures everyday.i look at our wedding photos more this year than the last 21 years combined.i know i made alot of promises to you in the hospital but im not doing a very good job at what you asked of me,i feel like im letting you down,im trying but as you knew, certain things i have no control over,i just wont stop trying i promise. you are missed so much,always on my mind,in my thoughts,forever in my heart love you dad
Nancy Ferguson (Howard)
June 21, 2009
Hello Harry,
Happy father's day! I will always remember you as I was a child you were always there for me and about the only father figure I really ever had!! You are always missed!!
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
pete
June 21, 2009
happy fathers day dad,our first,i guess what hurts the most is you always wished me happy birthday first.remember brooks&dunns "one more day" how you described that song to me when you first heard it,well everyday i hear you,that song & just wish&wish. i love & miss you so much
peter gordon
March 12, 2009
Good evening dad, last week i lost my pal Dan Boniak,now the two of you can go over the race programs together. when you see him give him a hug for me,with the both of you gone i have no desire to go to the OTB anymore. well JUDY BOMPCZYK passed away on monday nite now the two of you can talk each others ears off over a bowl of french onion soup together. Well I just want you to know that your still in my everyday thoughts, I still wear your neckless, I just want you to know how much i miss you all my love pops peter
peter gordon
January 25, 2009
Hello Dad, i have to tell you at our first gun club meeting of the year bryan was voted in as vice president,i know you are so proud,couldn't have picked a better member to "fill" in for you. Noone enjoyes the cabin or gets out of it like you did but i know our young man loves the house you helped "build". I made you a promise to keep it going,now with bryan following in your steps i know we can.We have big shoes to fill but bryan has alot of great ideas,also tom & I are working on a few ideas to make sure some of the problems that have occured in the past dont happen again. Shawn is joining the club next meeting,now i know how you must have felt when your boys got involved dad,it just feels so good dont you agree? well i got hurt at work,thought i broke my elbow,well i burst the burser sack,it blew up,huge,all that fluid got into my arm,then my system,ended up with a blood infection,my arm turned purple,went back to the dr. got kefflex for the infection 4 days later broke out on hives from head to toe.Went to the emergency room,after 3 iv's they got everything back under control,within a couple days i was much better,my dr. told me how lucky i was,someone was looking out for me,i wanted to say thankyou,my entire life you looked out for me,you still are. I have so many memories,as far back as i can remember but the one that is constantly in my mind is the last nite we went to the casino.I took the longer way there not thinking and on the way home you told me where to turn,which way to go and when we finally got on the niagara thruway you looked over at me,i had a big smile on my face because i knew where i was going from the start,and asked me if i was laughing at you,i said no dad just laughing with you,it was great. Everytime i'm in the explorer alone i look over,i see you next to me,i know your there,and thank you for saturday on my way to work,i know that was you telling me to slow down,i was going to fast,i saw the radar sitting at the corner of stony.I told cindy what i heard in the truck but i didn't quite tell her what i was thinking or knew but i feel she knew where i was going with this or thinking but i know your still with me & us all.Thanks again dad for everything.I still think about you everyday,miss you even more........ i love you peter
Diane Cole (Stevens)
January 3, 2009
Hi guys. I've been reading your entries for some time now. Especially from Kath and Peter. My heart breaks for you every time but as you know I do understand what you feel. It's been 24 years since my Dad died and sometimes it still feels like yesterday. There will always be times that you want him there (like every day) and it will always hurt. But you know, time does heal. Or at least it doesn't hurt as much. Believe me I still cry when my kids do something I wish he could see or when I'm blue and just want to talk to him. Or goof around! But you have to believe, as I think you do, that he IS with other people he loves. You may question that for a while but your faith will bring it back to you. I firmly believe that your dad is with my dad and Harry V. and everybody else they have ever loved and now that the 3 stooges are back together I'm sure they're raising holy heck in heaven!! I know it hurts, and if writing in his book helps, by all means, continue to do so. I wish we had something like this when my dad died. I still talk to him all the time and though he may get a little irritated with me if i've interrupted another card game or hunting season, I know he hears me and sends his love. Heck, being born during hunting season he should be use to my interruptions by now! Sometimes I honestly feel his presence with me. Corny, maybe. But I know it's true and that in time, when the pain isn't so raw, I believe you guys will feel your Dad's too. I love u guys. If you evr need to, e-mail or call me. Give your mom a hug for me. My mom can give u my number. Try to be strong and know that he wouldn't want u to be sad all the time. He would want u to remember him with happiness and it will come again.
Nancy Ferguson (Howard)
January 3, 2009
Well Harry it has been many many years sense I last seen you, I guess my life was so busy and everytime I thought about looking you's up it slipped my mind!! I am so sorry about your families loss and only wish the best for all!! And OMG Harry I seen Kath at my uncle's funneral and I remember when we were kids she still is that goofy & funny girl I used to hang around with!! I remember when I would come to your house and you always had something corny but funny to say! Well atleast you lived a funny & wonderful life! Well it was nice to finally see Chris & Kath but there was just one person missing and it was you, I wanted to hear all your corny jokes again and there was none well except Kath being her normal self and ordering the waiter around ( I need tea he brings the tea and she still was not happy she also wanted real milk for her tea!) So I guess I did get a few laughs out of it!
Well Harry I have to get cleaning my house but you will be missed by alot of people and oh yeah how is my mom (Sue Howard) doing? Can you just do me one favor? Tell her that my life is wonderful and she is going to be a great grandmother 8/16/09! Harry please take care of her now that you are both home togather!!
Love, Nancy
Kathy Gordon
January 1, 2009
Hi Dad...it's me again. I guess I can see why you only had one daughter...i'm alot of work huh? Well Dad, it's another year. It was too hard for me today. I had to go to a wake with mom. I stood there and watched people hug each other and say they were sorry and watched as others laughed and joked. So that's what i missed out on...i come here every night to read what people wrote just to make myself smile, just to imagine them being around me telling me the stories themselves. Someday i'm going to ask Billie to tell me about the blueberry pancakes. I have to get up and go to the funeral in the morning. Oh Dad, help me...I'm afraid i'm turning bitter. I don't know...If you miss a step in this whole process does it mean you don't get the closure you need? Dad, watch over me as i sleep...guide me...my GPS isn't working. love you...kath
Kathy Gordon
December 25, 2008
Hi Dad...Merry Christmas...I MISS YOU... I'm sorry I have'nt been here to talk to you but I was afraid that your book would turn into the size of an encylopedia if I kept writing everytime I needed to talked to you... but at this point I don't care. It's been the hardest, longest 2 months. I'm not used to not being able to either see you or talk to you everyday. There are so many things I still need a Dad for that I don't know where to turn. I'm lost. I don't know what to fill the emptiness with. I just want to crawl up into your lap and have you hold me like you did when i was little. Today was alittle harder with it being christmas but I think we all tried really hard to help mom with it. Well, as best we could anyway. I wish death wasn't so final because i need to know where you are and what you're doing. Are you really somewhere? Can you hear me when i call out to you? Are you with others? I don't like it this way. I don't like not having a dad here with me. Sometimes it really bothers me when people act like death is nothing. Or natural...it's not natural for me not to have my Dad. When or will it ever make sense? Where are all the people who get you through it? Oh dad, i wish you could just come home. I love you...Kath
peter gordon
December 22, 2008
hello dad,well chrismas is only a couple days away,i have a very beautiful,loving wife,4 great boys,a wonderful family and my grandsons first christmas.i should be overwelmed with joy but all i can think of is that its been 8 weeks since you died.there i said it,thats the one thing i couldn't say,i guess i was hoping that i was living in my worst nightmare,but im not.i still miss you,i always will,just like i'll never forget you,all the joy,happiness.and laughs you brought into all our lives.well with a very heavy heart MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD i miss you so much
Victoria Dubiel
November 27, 2008
Its nice to see a family with such loving ways,I am sending you a prayer that was given to us when we lost our Dad by my cousin who is a Catholic priest.As like you it was something that tore into our hearts like a bullet.It is something you never get over though in time it does get easier.Trust me I won't lie its always there but dealing with your loss does get easier as time goes by.I remember your Fathers Dad he to was a sweety and I remember the pain they all went through.As Fathers go your Dad must have been the same loving Dad his Dad was.I hope this prayer helps I read this everyday because I feel kind of close to all your feelings and I cry everytime I come.I cry for you all and I cry for him,he sure was loved though so you all made his life on earth a special time.I can see him with his chest sticking out with pride and for good reason.I will leave you this prayer and not bother you all anymore.God Bless you all and keep you safe your a good family this is definately obvious.
SAFELY HOME
I am now in Heaven, dear ones ;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade ?
Oh! but Jesus' love illuminated
Every dark and fearful glade.
And he came Himself to meet me
In the way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread ?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth--
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come !
Kathy Gordon
November 27, 2008
Hi Dad, yeah...it's me again. Well, it's Thanksgiving. I just wanted to thankyou for a few things. First, thankyou for giving me the last 3 best days of your life September 24th,25th and 26th. God, were they great days. On the 24th we went fishing. The sun was bright and certainly did warm our faces as it shined down on us. The water was so calm except for the ripples from the few passing boats. I caught 11 fish and you caught 1. I was feeling bad at first but everytime i brought another one up I saw you smile. Then i realized it realy wasn't about catching the fish. We left to take mom and Pj to dinner and when we got home i asked you to take me back night fishing. Mom couldn't get your shoes on you fast enough and out the door she sent us. And remember the 2 big deer we saw? It was a nice night and you ended up catching 2 big fish that totally out did the 11 I caught. Then on the 25th how we drove together to the cabin to shoot our guns. We took your scenic route. How you enjoyed the beautiful leaves changing and the music on the radio. I remember how your face lit up when you saw Ron. Your big grim as if you were saying "hi, i'm here, i made it". That in itself made me feel so good to see you so happy to be with your friend. I also loved your smile everytime i emptied my gun in 10 seconds and how different our interpretations of me being low on ammo was. You and Ron only shot 4 rounds with your black power- tha's all it took you to have it perfectly sighted. That made you content. Then how billie came by and me, you, ron, sandie,and him went to dinner. Boy if mom could have seen you eat all your food and then dessert to. I hadn't seen you that happy and content in so long I hated that it got dark and the day ended. Then the 26th, you were supposed to go for the liver biopsy but it got changed so we went to gander mountain looking for a left-handed holster for me. We didn't get it but it made me remember when you took me all over looking for a lefthanded baseball glove when I was little. Dad, those were the last 3 best days that you had before you got really sick again. Thankyou for sharing them with me. I was on top of the world having so much of you to myself. And yet on this Thanksgiving Day My greedy little sole aches for just fives more minutes with you. I love you dad. Kath
peter gordon
November 24, 2008
dad,i wasn't going hunting this year,my mind was made up,i just couldn't,not just yet,but your daughter-in-law convinced me this is not the way you would want me to be.cindy convinced me to go,spend quality time with my son,i did.it was so hard to turn down the cabin road it took some time but i did. dad i had a great time,almost every conversation was about you.jay bryan,mike,mike jr.we talked,we laughed,we hugged,and we cried............saturday was your birthday,i went shopping bought everything to make spaghetti,gordie got my message and showed up,i bought a chocolate cake w/a single flower on top,dinner was pretty quiet but i think everyone enjoyed it,it was good but it wasnt like yours trust me.well on sunday i took like a 6/8 mile walk i really enjoyed,i went everywhere you & i went across the street,i even found the road we took over to portville it took me almost 4hrs but talking to you time went by so quick this time you listened,i dont know how well but you did.well dad with all the great conversations about you,all the stories,and enjoying the woods the way you taught me tothere was still a huge emptiness inside me,i just miss you so much,whomever said time heals all pain didnt know me.dad every day i dont see you,hear you hurts more and more.one thing i really hope you knew was how much of an impact you left one everyones life that you came in contact with.all the people who got to know you for the person you really were,the rough & tough smart & witty on the outside,but everyone got to meet the kind loving easy going comic that was inside you.you taught me how to bowl,hunt,fish,ride a bike @ grandpa's house,you told me never be afraid of hard work,you get out of life what you put into it. i learned from watching you how to be a good dad,from watching you i know how to be a "great"grampa.when it comes to your grandchildren you were the best,you know how i know this,because you will never ever be forgotten.your in my thoughts every day,i wear your necklass daily,and as hard as loosing you has been im keeping my promise to you and i wont neglect my wife & kids i try to show them everyday how much i love them & how important they are to me.nicholas is getting so big,so cute,i wish you were there when i hold him to see how he looks at me,the glow in cindys face when she has him,now i really know what priceless is,and thanks to you i know how to enjoy and appreciate it thankyou for being the person you were,thankyou for all your love and understanding and teaching me what the most important aspects of life are.as much as you mean to me,as much as i love and respect you,i miss you all that more. thanks for all the memories,there all great,i'll never forget you,never stop loving you,but i will always miss you,in my hearttttttttttttt forever i love you dad pete
Victoria (Vicky) Dubiel (LaVenture)
November 24, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with Harry's family at this time of sorrow.I was online the other day and came to Buffalo news and saw a Happy Birthday to Harry Gordon and my heart fell to the floor.So I looked up in hopes that it wasn't the Harry I knew growing up,unfortunately it was.My family and the Gordon's were long time friends.I grew Up with them but hung with Jean mostly seeing we were of the same age.But they all were like a 2nd family to me.So even though I have moved away years ago and don't come to the city very often it's a bond that will always be.So from my heart to all of yours I hope and pray that peace will come to you all quickly.He definately was loved and that makes me smile and cry at the same time.To his daughter Kathy I can feel your kindrid with your Dad so strongly and to you I feel the strongest bond to your Dad.Hun I want you to know he is there with you every second of every day.May it be a speck you see or a flash or a warm or even a chill feeling trust me it is him looking over you.He will never leave you any of you,he had to be a wonderful Dad and Grandfather and Great Grandfather.But obviously to anyone with a heart and eyes its easy to see he was great before his Great Grandson to all of you.Feel lucky to have had him and know he is still with you.I do remember his children when they were young but only a bit for as I said I moved away to the southern tier.I know he is in heaven anyone loved like this definately has a pass immediately.With all my heart I am sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you all.God Bless and keep you all safe today and everyday.Vicky
Kathy Gordon
November 24, 2008
Hi Dad...it's me again. Funny thing is, for a second there I thought I could hear you say "hi honey" back. Well, now it's my birthday and so far i feel the same as i did for yours. I had to work a double today. Mom stopped by and left me a birthday card in my mailbox so that i would have it at midnight. I cried and didn't want to open it because i wasn't ready for my first card...(you know, the one where it doesn't say dad on it anymore). I ended up opening it and well, i guess mom knew...because it was from both of you. Thanks dad. Well, you know what my wish is so...any chance you can come by for dinner about 5:00? I love you dad! Kath
kathy gordon
November 22, 2008
Dad, ....gee, i don't really know where to begin. I guess i'll start with Happy Birthday. But to tell you the truth, it's just like i'm only going through the motions. Everythings just in a fog. It's the hardest thing though because i dont really know how...never in my life did you ever let me go without so i never really knew what without meant until now. Worst part is that the "without" part is "without you" and i'm not handling it so well. I never imagined it being your birthday without you. I'm not sure if i should be happy i never knew what "without" meant. You were so much apart of my everyday life that my whole world just seems 1/2 empty and i hate it! Some days i wish you were just my hunting partner, just my fishing partner, just my pool partner, just my gun show partner and so on - so that only on just those times i would miss you. Then of course, on all the other days i am so grateful that i had you every day because looking back at all the time we had together...it probably would hurt more if i hadn't have had it. I'm definitely at a crossroad in my life....unfortunately you always taught my to go full steam ahead...so at the moment i'm just idling, waiting for the light to change. Make it bright for me dad, please dad, with your light guide me through. I still need you. I love you so much, happy birthday...love kath
Bryan, Stephanie, Nicholas Gordon
November 21, 2008
Grandpa, its a couple hours before you birthday, there is definitly an empty void everywhere. Its still shocking that your not here but I know you are looking all over us and guiding us through the hard and lonely times. We miss you very much, you meant alot to everyone to came in contact with. You were and still are a great person. Love you and Happy Birthday.
Shawn Gordon
November 16, 2008
Gramps...sorry it took me so long to get to you but i just needed to think. you were my best friend in the whole world, you taught me everything. i honestly think you taking me fishing was when i was the happiest and i'll never forget that. you told me once that i have to start being responsible and do things that i want to do and now i understand why...everytime i hold nicholas i feel like your just watching over us...don't worry all the things we did together are going to be remembered by me as times i got to spend with an amazing grandpa...thank you for all the memories...all the laughs...and for the most part thanks for just being yourself.
Nicole Carney
November 14, 2008
Uncle Harry,
As a child in order to remember all my Aunts and Uncles I labeled them. There was the Always Happy one, The Funny one, The giver, The Trouble maker, The Hurtful one, The Serious one, The Penny Pincher. I realize as an adult that I should'nt of judged a book by it's cover, But Uncle Harry you will alway's remain the Funny one. I love You, Nikki
Diane Cole
November 10, 2008
Uncle Harry I know you're up there with my Dad and Harry V. having a grand ole time(might even be gettin away with cursin a little bit!). We are all sadder for having lost you but our loss is heaven's gain. I'm sure my Dad has the blackberry brandy ready for u in the tree stand (well-known secret!) Aunt Chris, please know Uncle Harry is in great company and preparing the cabin for all of us to join them one day (they might even finish remodeling by then!) I will always have happy memories of all of us together in Portville and how u guys were always there for us and Mom after Dad died. The three stooges are together again so look out heavens!!!
All my love,
Diane Cole (Stevens) LakeView, NY
Marie C, RN
November 10, 2008
May God Bless you and your family. You are greatly missed!
David Hinterberger
November 9, 2008
Grandpa- I was closer to you than my actual grandparents. I will never forget the late night munchies, the trips to the pool hall, and your unique sense of humor. You were a one of a kind guy who treated everyone you cared about like family. Your humor and generosity will never be forgotten. Thank you for all the smiles you brought to our faces.
Bryan Gordon
November 7, 2008
Hey Grandpa, hunting season is unpon us, and at the cabin there is going to be a erie empty feeling, ever since i started hunting you were there, you there when i got my first deer, you also made sure everyone had what they needed even if they didnt need anything. You made the cabin enjoyable for everyone for the last 30 years, now its up to us kids to make sure your legacy continues we got to make sure that it will be enjoyed for many years to come. You will be my guiding light for things to come. I love you and miss you very much. Bryan
Sharon & Art Kalenda
November 7, 2008
Uncle Harry, you will be missed dearly.I will always remember the times I stayed at your house when I was little, (because u know my mom never fed me)Those were the best times of my life. I always loved when we would all go on vacation together at the cabin.Aunt Chris,Kathy, Peter,Mark and JR I am so sorry for your loss, i will keep yous in my prayers to help with your healing. I love yous and miss you all alot.Take Care, Love Sharon
Dale & Jen Gordon
November 7, 2008
Dear Aunt Chris,
May every memory bring a smile in your heart. Remember always, that uncle Harry is with you all the time. The most precious gift the two of you share are your children, grandchildren and your new born great grand baby. Peace be with you and your family.
PETER GORDON SR.
November 6, 2008
dad, I miss you so much, its so hard to make that long walk into work,seeing your yard horse,but i have memories never to be forgotten.What hurts the most is how little time you had with your grandchildren,greatgrandchild.I learned so much from you and I promise to be EVERYTHING YOU WERE TO YOUR GRANDCHILDREN to mine.You were such an impact in PJ,S, BRYAN,SHAWN,KEITHS life you will never be forgotten. You taught me how to enjoy the woods,to respect everyones property.I guess now i'm going to have to do all the talking,your gonna have to listen now! I'll always remember our last conversation,thankyou,and i will.I hope ur enjoying the old gang,Uncle BOB S. HARRY V., DON ,RITCHIE,our loss is there gain. PS:i remember that last slot machine we played together,one day i'll go back to play with you......I LOVE YOU...I MISS YOU.....BUT MOST OF ALL I WAS ALWAYS PROUD TO CALL YOU MY DAD THANKS FOR BEING YOU
Cindy Gordon
November 6, 2008
Dad, there should be more people like you in the world. You always treated people fairly & without judgement. You treated me as one of your own. I was always proud to be your daughter in law. I'm glad Pete and I gave you 4 wonderful grandsons. You meant the world to them. We will all have life lasting memories with you. I love you & miss you.
Shyrell none
November 5, 2008
Harry, you are a true friend and are going to be missed by many, thank you for sharing some of your time in chatting to me, my condolences to all your family, you are truely missed.
from your Aussie friend and family, Snow (Shez)
MIKE PAWARSKI SR
November 5, 2008
my friend my buddy we walked the woods for 30 years we could tell each other anything.we could agree or disagree and still be buddys.now ill walk alone but talk to you.i know youll listen . saddly missed. MIKE SR.
Mae Powell
November 5, 2008
Harry, when I heard of your leaving us for a better place, it was then I knew a bigger and higher friend needed your enbrace. I never got to meet you face to face but I am more than sure you were a angel from heaven to take and keep my brother in your company and make him safe for that I thank you. may God keep you close. Mae
Bob Knauber
November 5, 2008
Harry will be dearly missed by all who came in contact with him. His jokes and friendliness will always be in my memory.
kathy gordon
November 4, 2008
Dad, are you there? I really screwed up. During your final hour I sat beside you on your hospital bed. You asked me to hold you and I did. But after awhile I thought you would be more comfortable if I tucked you in. So I did. I messed up though because now all I want is for you to hold me... but I let go. I shouldn't have let go. Dad, i'm sorry. Please shine a light down on me...it is so dark i'm having a hard time finding my way. I love you Dad... Kath
Bryan & Stephanie Gordon
November 4, 2008
Grandpa, as hard and painful as it has been to lose you we are so grateful for the time we got to have with you. Thank you for all the support you have given us and we know that you will always be in our hearts. One of the things that I will always remember is when i got hurt and had to have surgury we went to the cabin 3-4 times a week not for any reason and i enjoyed every minute of it. I thank god that you were able to meet your great grandson even though it was short we all could see the happiness and joy that you had for him. We love and miss you and you will never be forgotten. Don't forget about your bailey too (she says she will have breakfast every day in your honor).
Great Grandson Nicholas Scott
November 4, 2008
Jean Gordon (Kowal)
November 4, 2008
Harry, walk proud from here like no other your loved always you are my brother show to me your real self dont pretend or hide upon a shelf speak soft be proud in what ever you do and know youve been prominent before your through your loved always you are my brother walk proud from here like no other. all is forgiven all my love always, jeanie
Dee Zunic
November 4, 2008
Harry O : The FirstTime I Met You, I Was Thanking You For Snow-Plowing My Sidewalk, That Was The Start Of A Great Friendship That Turned Into LOVE For You. I Will Allways Remember Your JOKES And JABS Toward Me; You Made Me Laugh When I Really Needed It;THANK YOU For Bringing Me Into Your WONDERFUl FAMILY You Will Forever Be A Star In The Sky Looking Down On All Who LOVE AND MISS YOU LOVE DEE
carol boyce(stevens)
November 3, 2008
I REMEMBER WHEN DAD DIED AND AT THE GRAVE YARD i LOOKED UP AND SAW YOU CRYING.iT TOUCHED ME LIKE YOU WOULD NEVER EMAGINE.I know you and dad are having fun hunting in gods playpen.I will miss you and remember you always.
B. Kaznowski
November 3, 2008
You are definately an angel that will be missed dearly.
Lisa Lamprecht
November 3, 2008
Hey Old Man:
I will miss you very much. I am glad that we had the opportunity to be neighbors and friends, I thank you and your family for keeping my grass cut and keeping an eye on my daughter when she was so sick. I enjoyed our porch conversations and going out shooting, will never forget the smoking end of your 44! Thank you for adopting (I mean abducting) me into your family circle, it really means a lot to me. Love your Soup Lady, Lisa
Betty Kusak
November 3, 2008
My Deapest Sympathy to the Gordon family and all the children. Fond memories last forever,the pain of loss gets easier with each passing day. May you find comfort in all those precious memories.
November 3, 2008
harry, you will surly be miss by friends & family,I know that I`ll miss you the most. A man that accept me as his brother,when he had many and spent many days of your time and life with me.
REST IN PEACE MY DEAR BROTHER
I`ll honor and cherish the time and memory that I have of you.
kelvin A powell (buffalo,ny)
kelvin powell
November 3, 2008
harry, you will surly be miss by friends & family,I know that I`ll miss you the most. A man that accept me as his brother,when he had many and spent many days of your life and time with me.
REST IN PEACE MY DEAR BROTHER
I`ll honor and cherish the time and memory that I have of you.
kelvin A powell (buffalo,ny)
Patricia (Patti) Jessie (Stevens)
November 2, 2008
Uncle Harry
You were always such a good friend to my dad. That's how I always think of you. Penny poker, hunting at Portville, and corney jokes. I can see you and dad laughing and sharing good times. I know you are fine. It's those of us left behind who need strength. Love you, Patti
Margaret & Edward Hengel
November 2, 2008
Harry - I don't know what to say. My heart is breaking. When Uncle Bob died, you called me at least every week to see how I was and if I needed anything; took me out to dinner and just was there whenever I needed you. I will miss you forever and please know that you and yours are forever loved by my family and me. We will try to be there for your family as you were for mine.
Aunt Marge and Uncle Ed
Sandi & Ron Crandall
November 2, 2008
To the family of Harry M Gordon, asyou all know he was a true friend and hunting companion. Just want to thank you for sharing him with us.
The Pumpkin pies, hotdogs on our front porch, and all the wonderful times we had with him. May God bless and keep his devoted family Bless all of you. Ron & Sandi Crandall
Sylvia Wozniak
November 2, 2008
My prayers are for Harry and his family at this time and always. He will always be remembered.
Charles J. Gordon Jr.
November 2, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Anita Mujumdar
November 2, 2008
Our thoughts and wishes are with all of you in this time of grief. We pray to the Almighty to give each one of you the strength to bear this loss. Chris, we love you and we will always cherish the memories of our visit to Nigara with Harry, Kathy and you. They are one of the most memorable moments of our life. We will never forget the humor he brought alive that evening. We will miss him dearly.
gordon visseau
November 2, 2008
thanks for all the great times and memorys. spaghetti dinners and blueberry pancakes won't ever taste the same. bless you all billie visseau and family
Kathy Gordon
November 2, 2008
Dad, i'm so lost without you. I'm SORRY i didn't stay a few minutes longer...you wouldn't have been alone. You told me everyday you loved me. You told me over and over you were proud of me.
But Dad, i couldn't be the person I am if it weren't for you and all the sacrifices you made. Thankyou for buying me my first baseball glove, my first hockey stick, and my first gun. But most of all, for teaching me how to use them all. Help me make mom feel better, I dont know how. I don't want to let you down. I love you Dad, i'd give anything to have you back. Love, your angel, Kath
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