Obituary for Dennis R. "Our DRJ" Jordan
Dover Plains – Dennis R. Jordan, 78, a 55 year resident of Dover Plains, NY died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dennis was a professional concrete finisher for over 40 years with Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 5 which is based in Newburgh, NY. Following his retirement from Local 5, he worked privately in the concrete construction field for several years.
Born January 27, 1943 in Jersey City, NJ he was the son of the late Joseph Jordan and Mary Ellen Flynn. On February 5, 1966 at the Millerton Presbyterian Church, he married Kathleen V. “Vicki” Hoag. Vicki passed away on May 12, 2014. Dennis was a 49 year life member of the J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. in Dover Plains, where he could often be seen carrying the American Flag during dress parades, as a longtime member of the fire department Color Guard; he was also a life member of the Dutchess County Vol. Fireman’s Association, the Hudson Valley Vol. Fireman’s Association, the Royal Order of Red Vests, an honorary member of the Chestnut Ridge Rod & Gun Club and a former baseball umpire with the Hudson Valley Umpires Association. He loved to deer hunt in New York and Maine every year with his friends and was an avid gun enthusiast and shoe collector who loved to shop at Cabela’s and Bass Pro. For many years he bowled at Washington Lanes in Mabbetsville in the men’s league and the mixed league with his wife. He was loud at times and had no problem expressing his opinion, but he always truly cared about people and especially his many friends who he did so much for. “Den-Den’s” passing, leaves a void in the many hearts of his dearest friends which will not soon, if ever, be filled. "Have the coffee on when we all get there, we'll bring the real milk".
Dennis is survived by his sons, Jeffrey J. Jordan and his girlfriend, Tammy Kingdon of Millerton, Brian M. Jordan and his wife Amber of Millerton and Christopher S. Jordan and his wife Ashley of Copake Falls, NY; Cole Jordan, Cooper Jordan, Tyler Jordan and Breana Smith and Sidney and Sierra Surdam; his brother, Jeffrey Jordan of Oregon, his sister Audrey Beauregard of Florida and his sister in law, Bonnie Summers of Millerton and his dear friends, Mark Z, Scott & Robin and his buddy Colton, Brad & Melissa, Brock & Sara, Frank & Nicole, JP & Tee, Larry, Doug & Maureen, Bruce & Carmen, Rob & Carolyn and many more whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with. He was predeceased by his brother, Vaughn Miller.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10am-12pm at Faith Bible Chapel of Shekomeko, 222 Silver Mountain Road, Millerton, NY. The J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. will conduct services at 11:45am during visitation. Funeral services will begin at 12pm with Pastor William Mayhew officiating. Burial will follow at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. A reception will follow at the J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. in Dover Plains. TO ACCESS FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL, TRAVEL VIA RT.22 TO MCGHEE HILL RD. TO 222 SILVER MOUNTAIN RD. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY and we wish to thank our friends John Beck and Jim Childs for their assistance and care. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Chestnut Ridge Rod & Gun Club.
Born January 27, 1943 in Jersey City, NJ he was the son of the late Joseph Jordan and Mary Ellen Flynn. On February 5, 1966 at the Millerton Presbyterian Church, he married Kathleen V. “Vicki” Hoag. Vicki passed away on May 12, 2014. Dennis was a 49 year life member of the J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. in Dover Plains, where he could often be seen carrying the American Flag during dress parades, as a longtime member of the fire department Color Guard; he was also a life member of the Dutchess County Vol. Fireman’s Association, the Hudson Valley Vol. Fireman’s Association, the Royal Order of Red Vests, an honorary member of the Chestnut Ridge Rod & Gun Club and a former baseball umpire with the Hudson Valley Umpires Association. He loved to deer hunt in New York and Maine every year with his friends and was an avid gun enthusiast and shoe collector who loved to shop at Cabela’s and Bass Pro. For many years he bowled at Washington Lanes in Mabbetsville in the men’s league and the mixed league with his wife. He was loud at times and had no problem expressing his opinion, but he always truly cared about people and especially his many friends who he did so much for. “Den-Den’s” passing, leaves a void in the many hearts of his dearest friends which will not soon, if ever, be filled. "Have the coffee on when we all get there, we'll bring the real milk".
Dennis is survived by his sons, Jeffrey J. Jordan and his girlfriend, Tammy Kingdon of Millerton, Brian M. Jordan and his wife Amber of Millerton and Christopher S. Jordan and his wife Ashley of Copake Falls, NY; Cole Jordan, Cooper Jordan, Tyler Jordan and Breana Smith and Sidney and Sierra Surdam; his brother, Jeffrey Jordan of Oregon, his sister Audrey Beauregard of Florida and his sister in law, Bonnie Summers of Millerton and his dear friends, Mark Z, Scott & Robin and his buddy Colton, Brad & Melissa, Brock & Sara, Frank & Nicole, JP & Tee, Larry, Doug & Maureen, Bruce & Carmen, Rob & Carolyn and many more whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with. He was predeceased by his brother, Vaughn Miller.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10am-12pm at Faith Bible Chapel of Shekomeko, 222 Silver Mountain Road, Millerton, NY. The J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. will conduct services at 11:45am during visitation. Funeral services will begin at 12pm with Pastor William Mayhew officiating. Burial will follow at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. A reception will follow at the J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. in Dover Plains. TO ACCESS FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL, TRAVEL VIA RT.22 TO MCGHEE HILL RD. TO 222 SILVER MOUNTAIN RD. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY and we wish to thank our friends John Beck and Jim Childs for their assistance and care. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Chestnut Ridge Rod & Gun Club.