Background
Pordy, Leon was born on July 5, 1919 in New York City. Son of William and Sadie (Fogel) Pordy.
Cardiologist coffee company executive
Pordy, Leon was born on July 5, 1919 in New York City. Son of William and Sadie (Fogel) Pordy.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1938. Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State University, 1943.
Intern, Morrisania City Hospital, New York City, 1943-1944;
resident in cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1946-1948;
associate clinical professor cardiology, Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York City, 1966-1987;
associate attending cardiologist, Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York City, 1966-1987;
executive vice president corporation affairs, Chock Full O'Nuts Corporation, New York City, 1979-1981;
president, Chock Full O'Nuts Corporation, New York City, 1981-1984;
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chock Full O'Nuts Corporation, New York City, 1983-1992;
director, Chock Full O'Nuts Corporation, New York City, 1976-1992. Executive vice president Cro-Medical Bionics, Chromalloy-American Corporation, St. Louis, 1968-1976. Board directors Cardionics, Union Miniere, Brussels, 1968-1976.
Secretary National H.H.C. Corporation, since 1983, board directors. Board directors Family Medical Centers American, New York City.
Served to captain Medical Corps United States Army, 1944-1946. Member American Medical Association, New York State Medical Association, New York City Medical Association, American Heart Association, American Geriatrics Society, American Academy Compensation Medicine, Society Computer Medicine, National Coffee Association (scientific advisory group). Lodges: Masons.
Married Ruth Gansberg, February 11, 1951. Children: William Todd, Robert Craig, Melissa Jane.