John C. Gordona
8/15/1949 ~ 3/23/2020
John C. Gordona passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020. John was born on August 15, 1949 to Margaret Halliday Gordona and John H. Gordona of Kensington. John was their beloved only child. He was a dedicated worker and at the age of 16 began working at Food Mart. While at Food Mart, John graduated graduate from Central Connecticut State University with a History degree he would never use in his professional life. At Food Mart, John rose to the position of store manager. He started multiple businesses including a bread delivery business, soil, and eventually a plant delivery business.
John, was also co-owner of a wheelchair transportation company, and served as a transportation office supervisor towards the end of his career. John was a civic minded person who volunteered his time as an EMT for the Rocky Hill Volunteer Ambulance for over 15 years, as well as serving as an EMT in Hartford and Middletown. He was one of the first certified IV technicians in the state of Connecticut.
John is survived by his wife, CTSS member, Linda Hodson Gordona, his ex-wife, Leslie-Ann Boyd, his son John D. Gordona and wife Amy Gordona, daughter Megan Gordona Bennett and husband Kenneth Bennett, and son Ian Gordona and his wife Dr. Jennifer Gordona. John’s legacy is carried on by his granddaughters; Jordan Bennett, Lauren Bennett, Madelyn Gordona, and Mackenzie Gordona.
In his final days, John was surrounded by caregivers and loved ones. His family is eternally grateful to all who comforted him in his final days.
Due to COVID19 circumstances, burial was a private ceremony with immediate family only. A celebration of life memorial was held at Brooklawn Funeral Home when loved ones can come together safely.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in John’s memory to: The CT Society of Santas, PO Box 541, Bethlehem, CT 06751.
