Lewis Jordan, 93, died peacefully on July 25, 2020. He was born on the 8th of April, 1927 to Benjamin and Doris Mednicov in Brockton, Massachusetts. As a child, he lived in Brooklyn N.Y. and attended Lincoln High School where he was a member of the basketball team. As an adult, he attended Brooklyn College and Westminster College. He also attended Yale University. In 1945, he enlisted and served in the Navy during the World War II.
Lewis’s family moved to Miami Beach, Florida in the late 1940’s and opened a canvas awning company. He once provided an awning for President Clinton that he was especially proud of. He was a patrol with the Florida Highway Patrol and an officer with the Miami Beach Police Department. He enjoyed serving his community and his country. He enjoyed hunting deer and antelope, deep sea fishing, traveling the world, and playing golf. He loved to make spaghetti and hamburgers. He was well loved by everyone he met and his family.
He is survived by his wife Rita Jordan, his sister Barbara Schuman and her husband Raymond Schuman, his daughter Crystal Alvarez and her husband Pete Alvarez, His daughter Andrea Donohue and her husband Dennis Donohue, his daughter Maria Cavanugh and her husband Robert Cavanaugh, his daughter Holly Fortunato and her husband Nick Fortunato, his son Alex Jordan and his wife Ruth Jordan, and his daughter Pilar Espinosa and her husband Luis Iglesias He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He loved his family deeply who miss him.
A Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 beginning at 3:00 PM. A Religious Service will start at 5:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Funeral Home; 6400 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Florida 33024.
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Charleen O'Neil Uriah
July 29, 2020, 2:57 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Charleen O’Neil Uriah,
A long time friend of his daughter, Andrea.
Brenda Kaye Hovan
July 29, 2020, 3:05 am
Andrea and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending loving thoughts and prayers for your strength during this most difficult of times.
Brenda Hovan
Maria Cavanaugh
July 29, 2020, 12:46 pm
Dad I miss you very much. We will take care of Mom as you would have. Take care and until we meet again Lelo cittie pie…
John Grenon
July 29, 2020, 3:01 pm
Pilar,
My heartfelt condolences to you, your mom and family. You were a wonderful daughter to your dad and should always remember his amazing life and accomplishments.
My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
John Grenon
Karen Stevenson
July 29, 2020, 4:25 pm
God Bless you and your Family! What a blessing to have had him for 93 years!
Love, Karen and David Stevenson
Alejandro Cernadas
July 29, 2020, 8:18 pm
I love you Lelo.
Thank you for always accepting me as your own. You were more than a grandfather to me and my children. May you rest in peace.
Im sorry I couldnt be there today.
You will forever be in my prayers.
Love you always,
Alejandro Cernadas
Terry and Stu
July 29, 2020, 11:02 pm
Dearest Andi and Dennis:
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your lovely family. May you find peace and comfort knowing your Dad lived a full and rewarding life and was so loved. He is now home and trust he is living his dream again.Stu and Terry G. 🙏
Donna Somma
July 30, 2020, 1:00 am
Andrea and family, my deepest condolences for your wonderful father. He will always be living in your hearts and memories. You are in my prayers 🙏 ❤ Stay strong. Love, Donna Somma
Laurie Johnson
July 30, 2020, 2:29 am
Pilar,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May your memories bring you comfort. He was a wonderful man. You are surrounded by Love. Peace to all
Laurie Johnson
Pilar (Pili) Espinosa
July 30, 2020, 2:46 am
Lelo-
Thanks for being the most amazing father anyone could ask for.
I will miss you dearly.
Your loving daughter Pilar: aka Pili.
Peter Dunsford
July 30, 2020, 2:16 pm
Uncle Lew was truly a good man , husband and father . He was always kind and understanding, it seemed the cornerstone of his way of being . Thank you and God bless you Uncle Lewis . Peter D.
Arelis Abatte
July 30, 2020, 2:31 pm
Pilar, My heart and deepest sympathy go to you and your entire Family. Reading about your Dad and seeing his photos tells me that was a Life well-Lived. May He Rest in Peace! God Bless!
Arelis