James A. Gordon, Sr., 69, of Worcester, passed away Monday at St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill. He leaves his wife of 10 years, Maria S. Hernandez; his son, James A. Gordon, Jr.; two daughters: Gail LaForest and Lisa A. Gamble, both of Worcester; three stepsons: Elmer, Jose and Santo Portillo, all of Worcester; three brothers: Herbert, Bernard and Harold Gordon and two sisters: Marie Watson and Joyce Forget, all of New York; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His sister, Patricia predeceased him.

He was born in Schenectady, NY, the son of James A. and Josephine M. (Bennett) Gordon. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed.

Visiting hours will be Thursday, January 31 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 1 at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family