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JAMES JORDAN Obituary

JORDAN--James Nicholas, 86, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Queens College, CUNY, author of "Western Philosophy: From Antiquity to the Middle Ages", died March 7, at his home in New York City. A native of Texas, "Nick", as he was known to friends, moved to New York's Upper West Side in 1970 with his wife, Cathleen (Gunn) Jordan, who predeceased him. They were early and active members of the West 69th Street Block Association. An avid follower of current events, Nick will be remembered as a good listener and a kind and generous man. Service, March 31, 11am at Christ & St. Stephen's Church, 120 West 69th Street, NYC.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 13, 2025.

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Gary John Roeburt

March 30, 2025

The quintessential "gentleman and scholar," erudite, kind, engaging and to so many a valued friend, colleague, teacher and mentor. An honor and a privilege to have known him.

Karl A. Mitchell

March 18, 2025

RIP Dr. Jordan...
It was a pleasure being your student.

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