Brent R. Gordon

Brent R. Gordon, 43, of Woodland Hills, California, died suddenly of an unexpected death, Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born in New Castle on August 1, 1976, the son of the late William R. Gordon and JoAnn (Slamon) Gangone of Wampum. Brent was a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at UCLA. He was also a long time member of the KCRW Radio Station family. Brent had a true love for the arts. While in high school he developed a passion for music and theater. He had an extraordinary love for movies. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and friends and touched all with his vibrant personality and infectious sense of humor. He truly had a special love for life and all the ones he shared it with.

In addition to his mother he is survived by two sisters, Lenora Gordon of Woodland Hills, CA and Gina R. Cozza of Dayton, OH, two nieces, Lisa Boros and Leah Cozza, a great niece, Lina Boros, his uncle, Dr. Dennis Slamon and wife Donna,  his aunt, Nora Lee Sallie, and a number of cousins and many, many friends.

He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Jay Gangone and uncle Earl Sallie.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 10, 2020 from 2 PM to 5 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 10, 2020 at the funeral home. Michael Allay will officiate. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery.