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Norman J. Dressler, 84, of Kingston, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in the Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Fla.
Born in Exeter on Dec. 10, 1931, he was the son of the late Paul and Marie Dressler and was a graduate of New York Military Academy, Class of 1949 and University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1953, where he was a lacrosse player.
Norman served his country proudly in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. Aviation Center, was cleared for top secret work, was a Jewish religious leader of Fort Monmouth, and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal.
He joined his father in the meat packing industry at Dressler Packing Company in 1955, which was lost in the flood of 1972 and then bought Klein Candy Company, Kingston, in 1973. He retired in 2000, spending much of the retirement traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Norman, being a wine enthusiast, loved a good glass of wine, was a collector of antiques and loved watching college football. He had a great sense of humor, some found a little corny, and was an avid bridge player and life master.
He was awarded N.Y. Man of the Year by Brown & Williamson; was a 32nd degree mason, was past president of Temple B'nai B'rith, Kingston, and was a member of many social clubs, including the Westmoreland Club and Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic.
Norman is survived by his beloved family, his loving wife of 59 years, the former Adele Rubinow; children, Cindy Dressler, New York City; Steven Dressler, New York City; sister, Dorothy Dressler Barr, New York City; and was a loving grandfather to his three amazing, dynamite grandchildren, Hannah, Tali and Naomi Dressler, with whom he loved spending time with.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Temple B'nai B'rith, 408 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, with Rabbi Roger Lerner officiating. Interment will be in Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call from 10 until the time of the services Thursday at Temple B'nai B'rith or at 236 Reynolds Ave., Kingston, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donors choice.
Funeral arrangements by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Visit the funeral home website for additional information at www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.
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Adele, Cindy and Steven,
I have so many fond memories of Norman. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know he will be missed!
Kenley Vispi Soule
December 16, 2016
To the Dressler family; I feel honored to have known and worked with Norman for many years. Great guy and he taught me a lot.
George Miller
George Miller
December 8, 2016
a loved one
December 7, 2016
Cheryl Chin
December 5, 2016
Adel I'm sure going to miss Norm with wonderful conversations we used to have about all the problems in the world that we used to solve. He was a good man and a lot od fun to be around. Remember all the good times and you know his spirit will always be with us all. Your in my prayers and thoughts. Give everone my condolences. Stay strong!
eddie rome
December 4, 2016
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