Jordan Gerber Obituary

GERBER--Jordan. The Gerber family is deeply saddened to announce the death of Jordan Gerber. Jordan, known to many as "Jordy", died peacefully after a sudden illness on April 23rd, surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old. A life-long resident of New York, Jordy maintained homes on the Upper East Side and in Westhampton Beach. After founding and operating The New York Jean Company, his successful denim business, where he became known as "The King of Jeans", he "retired" and joined his sons Scott, Rande and Kenny in the creation of Gerber Group, which owns and operates more than 30 bars and restaurants nationwide, including Stone Rose in the Time Warner Center and Whiskey Blue in the W Hotel. Jordy's role at the Gerber Group included oversight of construction projects for the company and, more importantly, served as a primary point of contact between management and the thousands of employees who adored him. The familial relationship Jordy built with his employees helped foster the outstanding customer service that has become a trademark of the Gerber Group's success. Jordy's extended family very clearly included both the Gerber Group's employees and its celebrity clientele. Born in Brooklyn, New York he was a graduate of Oceanside High School and Boston University where he was a member of the Phi Epsilon Chi fraternity. He was also a passionate sportsman who loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed the beauty of the Hamptons. Jordy is survived by his beloved wife Kelly, sons Scott (wife Tracey), Rande (wife Cindy Crawford) and Kenny, daughter Sophie, grandchildren (who called him PeaPa) Chase, Owen, Georgia, Presley and Kaia, sisters Joni and Cassie, nieces Wendee and Jessie and nephews Doug, Nick, Tommy and Hawke. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caregivers at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City for their compassion and care. A celebration of Jordy's life will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at Stone Rose Lounge in the Time Warner Center from 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in the name of Jordan Gerber to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org). Please see the link to memorial donation on the site.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jordan Gerber

12 Entries

Pam Dick

January 4, 2025

What a wonderful friend

Pam Dick

January 4, 2025

What a wonderful man
RIP
Great memories

Robert Bucca

April 13, 2024

Jordan, I miss you ... we had some good conversations over the years,Can not believe 15 years has gone by ... we were friends for 10 years and cherished the time's we spent hanging out drinking wine and having dinner and talking !you are one of a kind ! God Bless the Gerber Family ! Bobby Bucca

Thomas & Michele Bertorello

May 17, 2009

Terribly shocked by Jordans passing. A wonderful man. A pleasure to work with and to know. Our hearts go out to the family. He will be truly missed.

Paul Moriarty

May 5, 2009

I worked at the W Times Square and was in charge of the Engineering Department and dealt with Jordan frequently. He was always polite and greatful for what we did for him even if it was just returning his call. My condolences to his family, he was a gem.

Shira Grill-Newman

April 27, 2009

Dear Kelly and Sophie,
My heart is heavy for your great loss. I truly admired and adored Jordy. Eric put it best..... Oh no!!!! He was my absolute favorite father..... He was always the friendliest,warmest, and most genuine face in the crowd. Jordy, Eric and I shared one too many pigs in a blanket at Hewitt Benefits:) We just loved him are thinking of you and Sophie. Love, Shira & Eric

Bruce Shepard

April 27, 2009

Randee, Scott and Kenny.

Your father was truly one of a kind and I just want to emulate Jodry's relationship with you as I have with my three boys. I knew you all before the glamor and fame and yet Jordy was the same person regardless. He will be greatly missed and I will always remember that wonderful smile

Lori Gottlieb

April 27, 2009

Dear Kelly , we are so deeply saddened by Jordie's passing. Our hearts go out to you and Sophie as well as his wonderful family. We will always treasure the times we shared with you guys especially when we just hung out at your house and laughed and ate your quacamole and Jordie's great barbeque.We will miss him and never forget him Love, Lori and David Gottlieb

richard brooks

April 27, 2009

jordy,i truly will miss u .someday we will meet again. awa masa my dear brother.
dickie brooks the mayor

Jonathan Mason

April 27, 2009

Dear Kelly and Sophie,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Jordan's so very sudden passing.
I had just seen him the Sunday before just outside the building and he was his usual cheerful self. Spending so much time in the lobby since Alexander started walking I would run into Jordan quite frequently. He was always able to put a big smile on Alexander's face not to mention my own. Jordan was a wonderful person and I was so proud to be able to say that he was my cousin. My heart goes out to you both as well as Cassie, Joni, Scott, Rande, Kenny and all the grandchildren. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jonathan

Jill and Bruce Goodman

April 27, 2009

Dear Scott,
Bruce and I are deeply saddened to learn of Jordan's passing. A wonderful man whose generosity of spirit and passion for life were truly
contagious.
Everytime I saw him he had a big smile, and a warm hug which were always punctuated by charming words.
He will sorely be missed.
Best always,
Jill and Bruce Goodman

HARVEY RUTHEISER

April 27, 2009

(THIS IS A PERSONAL MESSAGE FOR CASSIE & JOANIE. JORDY'S SISTERS.)
Jordy, my childhood friend. I have and will always cheerish the times that we experienced in tasteing the years together as we grew up. The great times at Camp Baco, Oceanside High School and just being together with Ronny, Morty and Steve. The four Musketeers that did everything together. Laughing almost all the time and sharing the sad monments with a few tears as well. After all these years we can still feel close even though we have not shared them together but still being able to share time with those mutual friends from the past.
Lainie is still crazy about your blue eyes and good looks but I must say she says the same thing about me, so that makes me feel real good.
To Cassie and Joanie, I share your greif but we are all fortunate to be able to dwell on the fond memories that Jordy has left us. To Rande, Scott, Kenny, Kelley and Sophie,who I have never had the pleasure of meeting, may I extend my sincere condolences to you and all your family. The last time I spoke to Jordy was about 8 years ago, not to long after Sophie was born. I had planned to call Jordy just prior to passover this year to wish him a Happy Passover, but like many things in todays life, I got side tracked and forgot. Sorry Jordy. Instead I will say a Prayer for You.
I'll miss You.
Love You Buddy,
Harvey Rutheiser
From Lakeview Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York

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