Norman moved to Long Branch where he made life long friends, with a core group of men who remained close to this day. He graduated Long Branch High School, attended Temple University, and received his masters degree at Rutgers University. He met the love of his life Sondra on the Boardwalk in Bradley Beach. They had an amazing 67 year marriage and love story.
Norman had a deep love for his children and relished his role as “Poppy” to his seven grandchildren.
Norman was larger than life and lived it to the fullest with a gleeful gusto. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and a fiercely loyal friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Norman is survived by his wife, Sondra, his children Jeffrey, Jay, and Randi; their spouses Linda, Stephanie, and former son in law Andrew Rod; and their grandchildren Jordan, Spencer, Shelby, Joshua, Daniel, Julia, and Paige.
Donations can be made online to Virginia Institute of Autism (@viacenters.org) in honor of Norman Pickelny in support of CAAAS- the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services
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