Paul Gerard Jordan, 57, of Wakefield passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Newport Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Loretta (Dawson) Jordan.

Paul proudly worked for the Local 330 Carpenters Union for over 30 years. He was deeply committed to his community and actively involved with Building Futures, We've Got Your Back, and Ocean State Recovery. Paul was also a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and completed his training at Wood River Health Services, where he dedicated his time to supporting and helping others.

A talented musician, Paul had a deep love for music and enjoyed sharing his gift of guitar, performing with many bands throughout the years. His dedication to his community, compassion for others, and love of music were an important part of who he was.

Paul is survived by his two daughters, Aria and Harmony Jordan, his former wife, Becky Jordan, his siblings Brian Jordan, Peter Jordan, Liz Johnson, John Jordan and the late Thomas Jordan, and nieces and nephews, Tom and Tyler Jordan, Dustin Johnson, Kyla and Brayden Dayon, Rachel Jordan and John Jordan, Jr.

Visitation for Paul will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 5 to 7 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial donations to the Paul Jordan Memorial Recovery Fund, established to honor Paul's commitment to helping others find hope, healing and purpose through recovery. Donations may be made online at woodriverhealth.org/pjm-recovery-fund or by check. Please make checks payable to Wood River Health, write "PJMRF" in the memo line, and mail them to Wood River Health, 823 Main Street, Hope Valley, RI 02832. Memorial donations will directly support programs and assistance that benefit individuals in recovery, continuing Paul's legacy of hope, compassion and service or to the Save One Soul Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 498, Wakefield, RI 02880. Donate to Save One Soul Today!