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Norman Brookman Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Norman Benjamin Brookman, 77, died at his home on Saturday, July 6, 2002. He was born September 29, 1924, in Lynchburg, Va. He had been a longtime Peninsula resident and retired from the City of Newport News Traffic Engineering Department. He was also a World War II veteran and a survivor of Normandy. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bernice "Sue" Brookman; four children, Frank Brookman and his wife, Nina, of Williamsburg, Carl Brookman and his wife, Kay, of Newport News, Bonnie Merilic of Newport News and Donnie Brookman and his wife, Jennie, of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Dennis Worsham. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.

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Published by Daily Press from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2002.

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Beverly -Worthington Lee

July 9, 2002

Dear Sue & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure if mom (Polly) were still here she would be right by your side Sue. I want you to know your are in my heart. I'm sorry I can't be there for you. Be at peace knowing Norman will now be your Angel in Heaven looking down on you and your family . Love you always..Beverly

Charles and Linda

July 9, 2002

I send to you my deepest and heart felt condolences. Norman was a fine man. Always remember that he is your angel watching down on the family that he loved so much. See you in a few days. Rest in peace Norman.

Tom Holloway

July 9, 2002

To the Brockman family... We send our deepest condolences to your family.

You are all in our prayers.



Tom, Jamie, Emily, Erin and Michael Holloway

CHARLES & BARBARA SAMPSON

July 8, 2002

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BROOKMAN FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF

Charlie Brisson

July 8, 2002

My condolences to you all.I remember Norman well,he was a friend,and a really good co-worker.know he will be missed very much.

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