Gordon Slabotsky, 96, passed away on Aug. 18, 2019, at Menorah Medical Center. Born on July 4, 1923, to Abe and Lilly Slabotsky, he was the fourth of five siblings.
Gordon was a devoted husband to Sally Slabotsky for 71 years and father to Leslie (Peter) Dunn, Scott (Denise) Slabotsky and Larry (Susan) Slabotsky. He was the proud grandfather of Seth Cohen, Aaron and Sarah Dunn, Daniel, Noah, Zackary, Ariel and Annie Slabotsky and great-grandfather to Maya and Dylan Cohen and Elli Dunn. He was lovingly cared for by Jane Kisilu and David Wambua.
Gordon served as a medic in Saipan in the Pacific Theater during World War II, 1943-1945.
His father, Abe Slabotsky, opened Men’s Store in 1906. Gordon joined him after the war in what became Slabotsky & Sons, where he worked six days a week until 2003, providing style and custom tailoring to the business and professional communities in downtown Kansas City.
Known for his humor, wit and love of family and the Royals, he will be missed by his friends and family.
Those who wish to make a contribution may do so to the Jewish Community Center, White Theatre.
Private family services were held. Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.