Gerald J. Gordon, 55

Gerald J. Gordon, 55, of North Williams Street, died unexpectedly at the Glens Falls Hospital on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.

Born on December 21, 1955 in Glens Falls, he was the son of  the  late Donald  J. and Dorothy (Hildredth) Gordon.

He was employed by Green Mountain Slate Company in Poultney, Vt.

Gerald will be greatly missed and was well respected by everyone who knew him.  He was a hard worker and also was there to give someone a helping hand.

Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Donald D. Gordon.

He is survived by one daughter, Samantha E. Williams and her husband, Joseph, Jr. of West Rutland; one son, Zachary J. Gordon of Whitehall; one granddaughter, Bella; three brothers, Warren Gordon and his wife Sandy of Dresden,  Clifford Gordon and his companion, Mary Harvey of Whitehall and Ralph Gordon of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one nephew, Leon L. Gordon of Granville; three nieces, Kareka Gordon, Keerriah Gordon and Mandy Harvey of Whitehall; four great nephews and nieces,  Hunter Gordon, Zoey Spoor, Alex Gordon and Aiden Gordon; several cousins, aunts and uncles and three foster brothers, Joseph Penor, Joel Penor and Peter Penor .

Family and friends were able to call at the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall. A prayer service was conducted.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.