John Gordon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Robert Gordon of Mohegan Lake, NY passed away at home on September 30, 2019. He was born in Mt. Vernon NY on Feb. 22, 1936 to William & Mary Margaret Gordon. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corp from 1953-1957. John was married to Judith Elin Hill on May 24th 1957 at St. Mary’s Church in Mt. Vernon. The couple and their children moved from Yonkers to Mohegan Lake in 1972 where they have remained. John was an award winning artist belonging to many art associations in the tri-state area. He had a lifelong passion for sailing and the ocean, which was a recurring subject in his artwork He was also an accomplished regional stage actor with many leading roles to his credit. The Yorktown Patent Trader once wrote of a performance, “John Gordon should take two bows, one for the strong simplicity of his acting and the other for the excellently designed set with which he is credited”. John played guitar, ukulele and concertina, passing on his love of music to his three sons, who are also musicians. John is survived by his wife Judith, sons Rory and wife Katherine, Bryan and William, brother James and wife Maureen, as well as five grandchildren Reily, Sullivan, Anna, Maisie and Courtney. He was survived by a great granddaughter Lilly. John was predeceased by his older brother William. Family & friends will honor John’s life at the Yorktown Funeral Home on Friday, October 4th from 4 to 8pm, and Saturday, October 5th from 10am-12pm Religious service Saturday at 12 noon. Small reception to follow.

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John Gordon

February 22, 1936 - September 30, 2019