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Barry D. Gordon of Bloomfield passed away on December 6, 2013. He was born in Hartford, son of Jack Gordon and Anna Chozick Gordon. He was a lifelong resident of the area and received his degree’s from the University of Connecticut and the University of Hartford. Barry spent over 30 years in the field of education. A teacher in Hartford, a guidance counselor in Bloomfield, principal of Congregation Beth Israel Religious School, instructor of Judaica at Midrasha Jewish Community High School and educational consultant for the University of Hartford Hillel Foundation. He also was a featured speaker for many organizations, volunteered his life to community service and donated to charitable organizations. Barry was predeceased by his wife, Lois Baumstein Gordon of West Hartford. He is survived by his daughter’s Sheri Gordon Rifkin of Chappaqua, NY and Wendy Gordon of New York City. He also leaves his son-in-law Dr. Richard Rifkin and his two grandchildren, Allison and Dan Rifkin. Finally, he leaves his best friend and college roommate, Ralph P. Slone of New York City. Many thanks to Derik Bobik and Miroslaw Orman for their care and support. Funeral services will be at11:30 AM on Monday, December 9, 2013 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. Interment will follow at Beth Hillel Synagogue Cemetery, 15 Wolcott Road, East Granby, CT. The family will sit Shiva on Monday-Wednesday from 3PM-8PM at 109 Vista Way, Bloomfield, CT. Donations in memory of Barry may be made to The Seymour and Judith Melnick Family Fund at The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT. 06117 and Beth Hillel Synagogue, 160 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002.

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From: Beenwar

From Sunnyvale, Ca

Posted On: January 22, 2014

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. This is an especially difficult time to find comfort from anywhere. I hope you find comfort in what Our Creator promises. He promises we will soon see our loved ones again in paradise on earth. Please try to find a little time to consider the warm thoughts for you from the God of all comfort at Acts 24:15 and Revelation 21:3, 4.

From: Steve & Jean Perreault

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: December 9, 2013

We enjoyed both Barry and Lois as our next door neighbors since moving to Bloomfield back in 2005. Our two homes were the first ones completed at our end of Vista Way. Barry's departure simply adds to the void we already have felt since Lois' passing in 2010. They were both wonderful neighbors. May God hold them together in His hands.

From: Roberta & Harry Berry

From Bloomfield,, ct

Posted On: December 9, 2013

Dear Sherri & Wendy,
May the memories of both your parents be a source of comfort to you at this time. Sad to hear of Barrys passing.
Roberta & Harry Berry

From: Roberta & Harry Berry

From Bloomfield,, ct

Posted On: December 9, 2013

Dear Sherri & Wendy,
May the memories of both your parents be a source of comfort to you at this time. Sad to hear of Barrys passing.
Roberta & Harry Berry

From: Debbie Bayer Cohen

From West Hartford, Connecticut

Posted On: December 9, 2013

I had the pleasure of studying with Barry at Midrasha for several years. What a wonderful teacher and human being. May his memory be for a blessing.

From: David & Bobby Klau

From West Simsbury, CT

Posted On: December 8, 2013

Dear Wendy and Sherri,
Barry was "one of a kind" and a friend of many years... our "group" will miss him. May his memory always be for a blessing to you both and to your family, whom he adored.

From: Edward Kane

From Boynton Beach, FL

Posted On: December 8, 2013

Barry and I shared a number of fond memories while I was a volunteer Sunday School teacher at Cong Beth Israel and he was the boss! He left an important mark on the young local Jewish community

My sincerest sympathies to you with the loss of both Barry and Lois.

Ed Kane

From: Myles N. Hubbard

From Hartford, CT.

Posted On: December 9, 2013

Wonderful friend and a "fair and square" professional who cared deeply about children.

From: Amy and Arnold Persky

From Newtown, CT

Posted On: December 11, 2013

Friends since early childhood. Members of AZA and Order of The Last Man. A wonderful friend of many talents who will be missed not just by family and friends, but all of those he touched by his teaching and generosity.

Condolences to his family.

From: Teri Silverman Segal

From Akron, OH

Posted On: December 11, 2013

"Mr. Gordon" was my sixth grade teacher and by far my favorite! Besides academically he influenced me in many positive ways. I remember him bringing his girls to Rawson when they were little....and our class play of Julius Caesar!
I my condolences to the family...may his memory be for a blessing.

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