On Saturday, May 23rd, 2020, Denise Mangione Gordon, loving wife and mother, lost her nearly 3 year battle to ovarian cancer. Denise was born on June 29th in Rochester New York. She graduated from Bishop Kearney High School. On July 10, 1981, she married James Gordon and together they had two children, Andrew and Alexandra. She worked as a teaching assistant at Bay Trail Middle School in Penfield for 20 years. Some of her happiest times were working at the Buffalo Bills Training Camp from 2017-2019, which she never considered work.
Denise was incredibly talented at crafts. Crafting kept her busy and distracted during some of her toughest times with cancer. Anything from beaded jewelry to crocheted animals, Denise could make it. If you knew Denise at all, you know her deep love of Disney World.
Denise had such a generous heart which spanned well beyond her family. She always had a special place in her heart for all of her students, and always went well above and beyond to make sure they were taken care of. She was an even more wonderful mother and wife who would do anything for her family. There was never a doubt that her family was the most important thing to her.
Mom, we are so thankful that you are no longer in pain or suffering. We love and miss you so much.
A memorial service will be held at a future date, which has yet to be determined.
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11 responses to “Gordon, Denise M.”
I worked with Denise at BayTrail. She always had a friendly hello and always took time to chat with me for a bit. Rest easy Denise. You will be missed.
Denise put her heart and soul into the well-being of the students that she served. She will be truly missed from now on. Rest easy and peacefully Denise, pain free, and know that your legacy will live on. A life well lived and a spirit that endures- that is your legacy.
To the Gordon family. I am deeply heart broken of the loss of Denise. Denise and I met through our love for disney. Your mom very caring and giving. In 2010 my family was visiting Disney and celebrating my daughters birthday At beachi and cream, since we had never met in person I had asked her to join us. Her kindness towards my daughter (age 10) was so beautiful. Your mom will be deeply missed.
Denise and I were friends at BK. We laughed a lot together. Loved her smile we reconnected over F B the last few years for which I am very grateful. God bless her, she suffers no more
To Ali , Andrew & Jim. With tears for you all I write this note of sadness. We became friends many years ago at the Penfield Eastside Y and then true Disney friends since day 1. I think I was one of her first Yoda homemade “fell in love with) her newest craft.
She fought harder than anyone I knew to “ damn the cancer away”. I was hoping and praying that even if she never got to do her internship at Disney that at least she could come back down and spend some time there together again! I will miss her and our shared love of Disney. I know she was so proud of you kids and when Andrew got to his internship/ monorail job too that was exciting for her! Sending hugs to you all and give those beautiful Dalmatians hugs from me also.
Denise was a BK friend. We made memories that I will hold close forever. Her laugh, smile and kindness will never be forgotten. My sympathy to the family and friends she left behind.
I have known Denise since freshman year of high school at Bishop Carney. Her fun loving nature, great laugh and wonderful friendship will be missed. My sympathies to the Gordon family. My thoughts and prayers for all whose lives she touched. Will meet again one day Denise, until then Rest In Peace.
Good bye dear friend. We created many beautiful memories over the years that fill my heart and soul. I miss your kindness, smile and friendship. My sympathies go out to Jim, Andrew and Ali who you loved and cherished. Until we meet again, I wish you peace and comfort.
i was one of her students and i will miss her so much.
Loved Denise! After we graduated from Kearney, we lost touch but re-connected through Facebook. Cheered her on when I learned about her cancer, and stayed in touch. So sorry for your loss. She is in my prayers.
I met Denise freshman year at Bishop Kearney. We shared many laughs throughout those years and then life happened.and we lost touch. After a time, a group of us all re-connected on Facebook and that was when I heard she was fighting a terrible fight. She always sounded so positive I was sure she would beat it. Unfortunately not! She will be missed.