Jordan Levy Obituary, Death- Former Worcester Mayor, City Councilor, Massachusetts Governor’s Councilor, businessman, and radio personality Jordan Levy died. After a brief illness, he died peacefully at Jewish Healthcare in Worcester on Thursday night.
Jordan Levy, born in Worcester in 1943 to Rachel (Sher) and Benjamin Levy, served his community, state, and nation. Jordan always felt proud of his Vernon Hill blue-collar origins, which influenced his beliefs and work ethic. President and CEO of Parker Affiliated Companies after Worcester Junior College.
He never stopped serving the people. Jordan became a public favorite after 20 years as Worcester City Councilor. He relentlessly promoted the city’s economy and well-being for six years as Mayor. He served two years on the Massachusetts Governor’s Council and seven on the turnpike authority.
Jordan managed the Worcester Licensing Commission and WSC Board of Trustees throughout her decade as WSC Foundation president. WSC awarded him an honorary Doctorate in Public Administration for his devotion. Jordan was a 33rd-degree Mason, Knights of Pythias Past Chancellor Commander, Jewish National Fund Man of the Year, and more.
Levy never hid his views or challenges. He personified Worcester talk radio with “The Jordan Levy Show” on WTAG. Politicians, celebrities, and Worcesterians listened, called, and supported Jordan’s open discourse for 30 years. Jordan’s biggest joy was being a terrific parent, grandfather, and husband.
His beloved wife of 43 years, Maxine Levy (Levine), died. Jordan is survived by his loving daughters Tammi Levy-Cantor and Dr. Mike Cantor of Newton and Sherri Beth Carpineto and Joseph of Marblehead. Will, Samson, Harrison, and Lily Cantor had a compassionate grandfather. His sister Frances Weiner and mother-in-law Lily Levine died first.
At 11 am on October 9, 2023, Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, will have a funeral for Jordan Levy, followed by a graveside service and internment at Holy Society Cemetery on Havana Road in Leicester, Beth Israel will sit shiva till 5 pm.
Shiva/visiting hours will be added on Tuesday, October 10, from 10 am to 1 pm at Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, and from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Newton Levy-Cantor/Cantor residence. Holden’s Miles Funeral Home arranges funerals sensitively.
Family requests donations to Worcester Jewish Healthcare Center or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation instead of flowers. The Jewish Healthcare Center and Eisenberg Assisted Living cared for Jordan well, and the family is grateful. Whoever knew Jordan Levy will remember. He impacted Worcester and many lives through public service and radio. Jordan will be honored for community service.
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