David Donovan Norgren died February 18, 2018 at the age of 81. He was born August 24, 1936 to Grace Donovan Norgren and Harry Norgren of Ossining, NY. He graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School and was employed by AT&T where he began his career as a draftsman and retired as an employee counselor some 30+ years later. On February 2, 1957, Dave married Georgiana Gendron at the Church of the Transfiguration in Tarrytown, NY. They were blessed with four children.
Before his death, Dave told his family that he had lived a great life, crediting that to God, his supportive and loving wife and children, and his Alcoholics Anonymous family with whom he had recently celebrated 43 years of sobriety. Dave shared that, in recovery, he learned about himself through thousands of others; he was grateful to belong to his AA family, and honored to have had the opportunity to help others by sharing his own story through AA and as an Employee Counselor with AT&T.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Henry Richard (Dick) and Timothy.
Dave is survived by Georgiana, his beloved wife of 61 years; his four children: Michele Saari (Leo) of Hopewell Junction, NY, Lynn Norgren of Stafford Springs, CT, Therese Thiedeman (Edwin) of Waldorf, MD, and David John Norgren (Gina) of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marguerite Norgren of Peekskill, NY, and sister-in-law, Therese Gendron of Irvington, NY.
Visitation will be held at Loomis Funeral Home, 430 West Main Street, Apopka, FL on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 834 South Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 460 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.
Eternal rest, grant unto David, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Service
Memorial Mass
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street Apopka 32712
11:00:00
Expression of Sympathy says
A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was ordered on February 23, 2018
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A SWEET AND WARM REMEMBRANCE TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on February 23, 2018
Michele Saari says
Dear Daddy, I will always love you. Thank you for always being there for me. Michele
Expression of Sympathy says
An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on February 23, 2018
Emily philpot says
Dave you showed me the true meaning of, how AA WORKS IF YOU WORK IT. And you did. I will think of you often. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Linda Patterson says
I will miss Dave for his kindness, always willing to listen,( even when he did not feel well ) never judging. Always felt right at home when I would visit. He enjoyed cooking on the grill for our Block Party’s The best BBQ ribs I have eaten! Dave & Georgie & their family are some of the nicest people. I love you all. I will miss you Dave “Dad”
Expression of Sympathy says
A BASKET GARDEN was sent on February 26, 2018
Sending all our love from the Maine Norgrens; Cormiers, Bennetts, Sayers, Morgans and Longley
Expression of Sympathy says
A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on February 27, 2018
AA says
Beloved counselor and sponsor.
Expression of Sympathy says
A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on March 1, 2018