Grant Jordan

Cameron “Grant” Jordan of New York, New York passed away in a tragic accident due to complications from a brain aneurysm and stroke.

He was a talented musician, who during his long career, played with bands and orchestras in Little Rock, Memphis, Phoenix, Tucson, and New York. He held the position of bass trombone with the Arizona Opera since 1991 and second trombone with the Bear Valley Music Festival since 1997.

In addition to his playing career, he was a sought after instrument repair professional previously with Desert Winds Music in Tempe, AZ, Roberto’s Woodwinds in midtown Manhattan and most recently with Music and Arts in Pine Brook, NJ.

Grant received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and his Master of Music degree from Arizona State University.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring national parks, hiking, biking, and camping. He was loved and admired for his often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking storytelling, generous sense of humor, deep compassion for friends and strangers alike, and open heart. He was deeply curious about the world around him and never stopped learning. He made an indelible mark on all who met him. He was kind in the truest sense of the word.

He is predeceased by grandparents Manley and Thelma Jordan of England, Arkansas, Logan and Helen Adela Palmer of Oregon County, MO, and parents Glenn and Barbara Jordan of England, Arkansas.

He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria Tralongo, brother Logan Jordan (Karen), sister Sharon Ferguson (Matthew), sister-in-law Vanessa Crowley (Kevin), sister-in-law Valerie Tralongo (Justin Flint) and nieces and nephews Addison Jordan, Caroline Jordan, Palmer Jordan, Allie Ferguson, Hannah Ferguson, Ingrid Ferguson, Angus Ferguson, Samantha Crowley, Ryan Crowley, Molly Maloney, and Matthew Flint, plus many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A private memorial celebration of his life will be held for family and friends on Sept 30 in Plantsville, CT.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to the National Parks Foundation. https://www.nationalparks.org/