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99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
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Robert R. Gordon, Sr. Honor A Deceased Veteran
June 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
ROBERT GORDON, SR.
1927-1988
FAMILY HISTORY:
Robert Gordon, Sr. was born on June 2, 1927 in Troy, New York to the late Edward and Roselyn O’Neil Gordon. Robert was the brother of Edward Gordon, Sr., Jerrold, Arthur and Donald Gordon.
EDUCATION:
Robert attended Troy Public Schools.
HISTORY:
Robert enlisted in the United States Navy on April 5, 1945, serving with a rank of Fireman First Class. During his time in the Navy, Robert served on many vessels and stations; NRS, Albany NY, Naval Training Center, Sampson, NY, TADCEN, Camp Shoemaker, California, USS Vincennes, and PSC LIDO BEACH, Long Island, NY. Robert was the recipient of the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and the Victory Medal. Robert was honorably discharged on August 1, 1946.
PERSONAL:
Robert married his wife, the former Joyce Roberts in December 1947, Troy, New York. Robert is the father of six sons; William, Gary, Kevin, John Gordon, and the late Robert, Jr. and Bruce Gordon; four daughters; Roselyn and Janice Gordon, Kathleen Snyder, and the late Cecelia Gordon. Robert was also the grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and right great- grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Robert was employed in the heater core department of Ford Motor Co. in Green Island.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Robert was a member of the Troy Lodge of Elks and a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church.
Robert was active in the Central Little League; and at their 1988 opening day ceremonies, Robert was honored with the league’s Edgar Sousis Award.
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