Early on the morning of July 26, 2023, my husband Jim passed away.
He was a wonderful husband, father and man.
We were married for 57 years and he was my best friend.
It’s hard to believe that this wonderful person will not be here with our family. But he leaves a legacy of kindness and humor, a gentle presence. He was loved by his family and friends.
Jim was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Dr. John B. Jordan and Margaret Krantz Jordan on Feb. 18, 1942. He graduated from the University of Scranton and was well educated, obtaining three masters degrees from St. John’s, Brooklyn Polytechnic and NYU after a rough start.
He said that in first grade all he learned was that when the little hand was on three and the big hand was on twelve, he could go home.
Jim lived in Warwick for 47 years and our wonderful children Anthony, Leah, Brogan and Jim grew up here. Jim was the best father and friend to his children.
He worked in software engineering at Sperry, Western Union and NYCE Corporation until retiring.
We have six wonderful grandchildren: Ramona and Leo (Anthony and Apple Jordan), Brennen (Leah and Bryan Robb), Sophia and Calvin (Brogan and Samantha Jordan) and Callum (Jim and Agatha Rybicki Jordan).
Jim is survived by his brother John and sister-in-law Jill Jordan of Babylon and sister-in-law Pat Jordan of Clarks Summit, Pa., and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal funeral, but a family memorial will be held.
A donation in his name could be made to UNICEF.
Funeral arrangements are honorably entrusted to Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral and Cremation Service (845-977-6127 or visit www.zmmemorials.com).