Obituary of Michael W. Gordon

Michael W. Gordon "Mickey" Age 59, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mickey was born August 18, 1951, a son of the late Robert "Buster" and Marian "Mimi" (Howland) Gordon. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his brother, Mark C. Gordon and sister, Carol J. Gilboy. He is survived by former wife Susan Robinson Gordon of Aston, PA; daughters, Brittany L. (Christopher) Gordon-Hudson of Fort Stewart, GA; and Megan M. Gordon of Aston, PA; siblings, Sherry (Daniel) Grafius of Elmira; Janet Fagan of Waldorf, MD; Robert (Rose) Gordon of Elmira; Mary (Ken) Cushion of Winnsboro, TX; Nancy (Mark) Waggy of Florida; Diane Burchard of Corning; and Alan Scott Gordon of Elmira. Also surviving are many loved nieces, nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, cousins, and many friends. Mickey was a U S Marine Corps veteran, serving in Vietnam from 1970 - 1971. He worked for Olympic Tool in Aston, PA for a number of years, and for the past 11 years was employed by The Boeing Company in Ridley Park, PA. Mickey enjoyed sports, especially NASCAR, and his favorite teams were the Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was a member of American Legion Post #926 in Aston, PA. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, March 24, 2011 there will be one hour of visitation at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 300 E. Miller Street, Elmira. Interment with military honors will follow at Bath National Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Mickey with a donation to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 803, 1200 Davis Street, Elmira, NY 14901.