Jordan V. Katz

Ancramdale — Jordan V. Katz, 85, passed away on May 22, 2011, at Noble Horizons in Salisbury. He was born Nov. 9, 1925, in New Rochelle, N.Y., the son of the late Martha (Meltzer) and Herman Katz. He was a member of the Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Katz was owner and operator of the Shoe String Farm in Ancramdale. He married Alice Gordon on Aug. 29, 1948, in White Plains, N.Y. She survives him at home. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Katz and his wife, Kyle, of Colorado, and Andrew Katz of Florida. He was predeceased by a brother, Burton Katz. Funeral service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Ancram Fire Company, PO Box 8, Ancram, NY 12502. Peck and Peck Funeral Home in Pine Plains is in charge of arrangements. Go to www.peckandpeck.net to sign the online register.

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