Al Gordon, huge supporter of NYC running and patriarch of a family that includes many CPTC runners and supporters, has died at the age of 107.

Al is the grandfather of John Roberts, and the father of Mary Gordon Roberts, Dan Gordon, Albert F. Gordon, John R. Gordon, and Sarah Gordon. He is also the father-in-law of CPTC member Don Roberts.

For portraits of his incredible life, please see NY Times article and the NYRR article.

Friends may call on Tuesday, May 5th at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel at 1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Street from 2 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm.

A memorial service to commemorate his life will take place on Thursday, May 28th at 10:30am at St. Ignatius Loyola Church located at 980 Park Avenue, New York to be followed by a reception at the New York Racquet Club at 370 Park Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to his memory may be made to the New York Road Runners Club.