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Obituary of Donald E. Norris
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Donald E. Norris was born in Manhattan, New York on August 7th, 1939 to Roberta and Lyle. He was one of 4 children, having a sister Marianne and two brothers Robert and Richard. He was a true patriot, first serving in the National Guard and enlisting in the US Navy at the age of 17. He served on the USS Plymouth Rock LSD-29 and was part of the drill team. He is survived by his wife Denise, son Donald and his siblings. Donald lived in Long Beach, New York.
He was a Flooring Mechanic by trade and lived life to the fullest enjoying both the land and the sea. He was an avid horseman, golfer, fisherman and bowler excelling in all. His true joy in life was to spend time with family and friends. He was always smiling and laughing which was intoxicating to others and drew everyone in. His ability to reach people in a positive deep connection was truly a special gift. He was kind, unpretentious, selfless and a true gentleman. He has touched so many lives. The world truly lost a remarkable man. To know him was to love him.
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Tuesday
19
September
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Krauss Funeral Home
1097 Hempstead Tpke
Franklin Square, New York, United States
516-352-2080
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Tuesday
19
September
Visitation
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Krauss Funeral Home
1097 Hempstead Tpke
Franklin Square, New York, United States
516-352-2080
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Wednesday
20
September
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Krauss Funeral Home
1097 Hempstead Tpke
Franklin Square, New York, United States
516-352-2080
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Wednesday
20
September
Visitation
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Krauss Funeral Home
1097 Hempstead Tpke
Franklin Square, New York, United States
516-352-2080
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Thursday
21
September
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, September 21, 2023
St Mary Roman Catholic Church
315 East Park Avenue
Long Beach, New York, United States
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Thursday
21
September
Interment
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Calverton National Cemetery
99 Princeton Blvd
Calverton , New York, United States
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