Norma Joan Sperlazzo

Norma was born on June 3, 1931 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Louis and Edith Fusco. She was the oldest of 4 children and is pre-deceased by her husband of 75 years, John and her brothers Louis and George Fusco. Norma is survived by her sons Robert Sperlazzo, Thomas Sperlazzo (Susan), grandsons Joseph Sperlazzo, Peter Sperlazzo (Jessica), step granddaughter Liza Ricco, and two great granddaughters. Norma is also survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law Victor and Fran Fusco, sister-in-law Lou Ann Fusco, and several nieces and nephews.

After graduating from high school, Norma trained and worked as a comptometer operator for Lipton Tea Company. She got married in 1950, and moved to Bergenfield, NJ while her husband was deployed for two years in the Army. After his return, they remained in Bergenfield where they raised their two sons. During that time, Norma worked part-time for the Twin-Boro News and Bergen Record newspapers, and made time to be a den mother for her children in the Cub Scouts. But the most important job to Norma was that of a wife and mother. Family was everything to Norma and she embraced her vocation totally, faithfully, and lovingly creating a beautiful home rich in tradition and lots of great food.

Norma and John retired to Florida and spent 25 happy years while maintaining her many New Jersey friendships. Norma was a “people person”, very amiable and made many new friends in Florida. Norma loved to crochet and made many beautiful heirloom quality Afghans for her family, and also for many years crocheted booties, hats and blankets for babies in the hospital. Norma loved to travel and made many beautiful scrapbooks for each of her vacations with John. She also made beautiful keepsake scrapbooks for her children. They moved to California in 2019 to be closer to family.

Norma will be remembered for her generous heart, love for her family, and her ability to make genuine and lasting friendships.

Norma’s funeral mass will be held on May 4, 2026 at 11:00am at St. Joseph’s church in Palm Bay Florida. Her internment will follow at noon at Fountainhead Memorial Park, Chapel of Peace, Palm Bay Florida.