Dennis R. Jordan

DOVER PLAINS — Dennis R. Jordan, 78, a 55-year resident of Dover Plains, died Oct. 27, 2021, at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Dennis was a professional concrete finisher for over 40 years with Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 5, which is based in Newburgh, N.Y. Following his retirement from Local 5, he worked privately in the concrete construction field for several years.

Born Jan. 27, 1943, in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph Jordan and Mary Ellen Flynn.

On Feb. 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 Volunteer Fireman’s Association, the Hudson Valley Volunteer  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, N.Y., 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.

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, N.Y., 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; his sister-in-law, Bonnie Summers of Millerton; and his dear friends, Mark Z, Scott and Robin and his buddy Colton, Brad and Melissa, Brock and Sara, Frank and Nicole, JP and Tee, Larry, Doug and Maureen, Bruce and Carmen, Rob and Carolyn and many more whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Bible Chapel of Shekomeko in Millerton (follow Route 22 to McGhee Hill Road to 222 Silver Mountain Road). The J.H. Ketcham Hose Co. will conduct services at 11:45 a.m. during visitation. Funeral services will begin at noon with the Rev. 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.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton. We wish to thank our friends John Beck and Jim Childs for their assistance and care.