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Joseph Jordan Obituary
Joseph Jordan of East Haven, Connecticut, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the age of 72 after a short battle with aggressive cancer. A lifelong resident of the New Haven area, "Jay" was the son of the late Carmine and Philomena Jordan. He served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Europe. After his discharge he stayed close to home and family. Jay was a kind, loving, and generous gentleman, with a ready smile. He loved children and was adored by them in return. Jay was a talented writer, gifted musician and a compassionate deep thinker. He is survived by his lifelong companion, Barbara DeMatteo, his sister Mary Ann, his brothers Frank and Ralph, six nieces and nephews, twelve grandnieces and nephews, and several cousins.
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Ralph Jordan
August 19, 2025
Five years since you left us Jay. But the good memories last. Miss you.
Always your loving and admiring brother, Ralph
Evelyn Jordan
August 19, 2023
Love my nephew Jay for His
Gentle Quiet Caring.
Evelyn Jordan
Susan Milligan Glynn
March 7, 2023
Unfailing friendly to ALL!!!
Susan Milligan Glynn
March 7, 2023
He was a wonderful friend to ALL at SBS and was VERY WELL LIKED!!!
EVELYN JORDAN
August 19, 2022
To KNOW HIM WAS TO LOVE HIM
Evelyn Jordan
June 16, 2021
A kinder more gentle person would be hard to find.Brilliant,Gifted,quiet and shy. That was my nephew Jay.
Patricia B. Illingworth (nee Barile)
June 15, 2021
May the memory of Jay always be a blessing.
Christine Dietz
August 30, 2020
Heaven has another kind angel up there! Rest peacefully, Joe. So grateful my aunt had you in her life.
Barbara Dietz
August 28, 2020
Rest In Peace Joe
Bob Jordan
August 26, 2020
He was a wonderful, smart, and caring cousin who will be missed always.
Ellen Keating-Cleary
August 26, 2020
I remember a vibrant soul in Jay. We were childhood friends introduced by his sister, Mary Ann. He was a kind soul with a wicked sense of humor and a big brain. I grew to love him and his family and we lost him much too soon! Bless you Jay, your family and friends, old and new!
Ralph Jordan
August 26, 2020
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field, I will meet you there. ~Rumi
Jay, you loved that quote. Hope to see you in that field.
EVELYN JORDAN
August 26, 2020
It made me proud to be called AUNT by such a KIND GENTLE NEPHEW
Peter Cammarano
August 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. St. Brendan's School, class of 64
Tom Melillo
August 25, 2020
With Deepest Sympathy to Joe's family on his passing
We both graduated from St.Brendan school class of 62.
I remember going many times to his house on Norton Parkway after school or on a Saturday. He was smart, caring, giving person who made all his classmates feel comfortable.
May he Rest In Peace.
Cynthia Latella
August 25, 2020
My sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Jay was a good friend and a bright light in our lives!rw
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