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October 18, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 2-4 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 PM at the funeral home immediately following the visiting hours.
Norman H. Strauss, age 64 of New York, NY and formerly of Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Norm was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Upon being discharged he went right to work for AT&T in New York City and remained there for over thirty years as a technician. He made many wonderful friends there over the years, including his wife Deirdre (nee Anderson) who he married in 2010. Norm retired from AT&T in 1997.
Norm was an avid “Vanner” and would attend ‘Truck-in’s” all across the country. “Vanners” are custom van enthusiasts and Norm would attend rallies and events all across the country with his custom van. He was a member of the New Jersey Van Council and he attended the New Jersey events religiously. He loved the camaraderie, the great parties, and all the wonderful friends he made over the years as a vanner.
In 2008, sadness struck Norm’s life when he lost his wife Catherine (nee Monsees) after just nine years of a very loving marriage. Norm had known Cathy since they were thirteen years old and they married when Norm was fifty. Two and a half years later, Norm married again to Deirdre whom he had known for many years while working at AT&T. He had always remained close with Deirdre over the years and they were married on August 9, 2010. They too enjoyed a loving relationship together and Norm easily made the transition from living in rural New Jersey to Manhattan, after marrying Deirdre. The two of them just celebrated their first anniversary this past August.
Norm had a huge heart and was always there to help anyone in need. All those who knew him; friends, coworkers, family and fellow vanners, knew that Norm was generous, kind hearted, and the most dependable friend you could ask for. Just a few weeks ago, with Norm’s grim prognosis looming, his family threw him a party and many of his dear friends showed up. Norm was so happy when the evening was over, having listened to all the stories about him that people shared, and he was truly moved by the experience. As his brother drove him home to New York City later that night, Norm cried the whole ride. He was so grateful for all the wonderful friends he was blessed with during his lifetime and was very happy to have enjoyed that evening with so many of them.
Norm is survived by his wife Deirdre of New York, NY, Catherine’s son; Travis Petrowski and his wife Julie of Indiana, two brothers; Richard Strauss and his wife Arlene of Old Bridge, NJ, and Nicholas Strauss and his wife Joanne of Wayne, one sister; Valerie Strauss of NJ, two grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Norm’s name are asked to consider The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY, 11714.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 2-4 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 PM at the funeral home immediately following the visiting hours.
October 18, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 2-4 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 PM at the funeral home immediately following the visiting hours.
Norman H. Strauss, age 64 of New York, NY and formerly of Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Norm was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Upon being discharged he went right to work for AT&T in New York City and remained there for over thirty years as a technician. He made many wonderful friends there over the years, including his wife Deirdre (nee Anderson) who he married in 2010. Norm retired from AT&T in 1997.
Norm was an avid “Vanner” and would attend ‘Truck-in’s” all across the country. “Vanners” are custom van enthusiasts and Norm would attend rallies and events all across the country with his custom van. He was a member of the New Jersey Van Council and he attended the New Jersey events religiously. He loved the camaraderie, the great parties, and all the wonderful friends he made over the years as a vanner.
In 2008, sadness struck Norm’s life when he lost his wife Catherine (nee Monsees) after just nine years of a very loving marriage. Norm had known Cathy since they were thirteen years old and they married when Norm was fifty. Two and a half years later, Norm married again to Deirdre whom he had known for many years while working at AT&T. He had always remained close with Deirdre over the years and they were married on August 9, 2010. They too enjoyed a loving relationship together and Norm easily made the transition from living in rural New Jersey to Manhattan, after marrying Deirdre. The two of them just celebrated their first anniversary this past August.
Norm had a huge heart and was always there to help anyone in need. All those who knew him; friends, coworkers, family and fellow vanners, knew that Norm was generous, kind hearted, and the most dependable friend you could ask for. Just a few weeks ago, with Norm’s grim prognosis looming, his family threw him a party and many of his dear friends showed up. Norm was so happy when the evening was over, having listened to all the stories about him that people shared, and he was truly moved by the experience. As his brother drove him home to New York City later that night, Norm cried the whole ride. He was so grateful for all the wonderful friends he was blessed with during his lifetime and was very happy to have enjoyed that evening with so many of them.
Norm is survived by his wife Deirdre of New York, NY, Catherine’s son; Travis Petrowski and his wife Julie of Indiana, two brothers; Richard Strauss and his wife Arlene of Old Bridge, NJ, and Nicholas Strauss and his wife Joanne of Wayne, one sister; Valerie Strauss of NJ, two grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Norm’s name are asked to consider The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY, 11714.
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