Edward F. Jordan, 89, a resident of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, formerly of Franklin Springs, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at the nursing home. Edward was born on March 19, 1925 in Utica, NY, the son of Frank and Rena (Piper) Jordan. He was raised and educated locally. Edward went on to serve his country during World War II on the Liberty ship with the Merchant Marines. On September 10, 1949, Edward married Helen Mason at St. Mary's Church in Clinton. Mrs. Jordan passed away in October of 2014. Edward had been employed as a barber for many years with Utica State Hospital, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, stamp collecting, and growing peonies. He was a former member of a bowling league at Pin-O-Rama, and a former member of the "miniatures club". Edward also was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Clinton. Edward is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorene Jordan, Franklin Springs, Suzanne and Leonard Popyack, Franklin Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Jordan, Colorado; three cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Katherine, and Elizabeth Popyack, Franklin Springs. Besides his wife, Edward is predeceased by a brother, Richard Jordan. Mr. Jordan's funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church, Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton, on Tuesday, from 4 - 7 pm. Those wishing may donate to a charity of your choice in Edward's memory. The family offers their thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Presbyterian Home for CNY for the care and kindness shown to both Edward and his family.