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John Norat Obituary
NORAT, 64
AT& T
POLK CITY - John Anthony Norat, 64 of Polk City, died May 15, 2011 due to complications of a stroke.
John was born May 9, 1947 in Queens, NY to Juan A. and Helena (Lopez) Norat and moved to Lakeland in 2010 from Atlanta, GA. John is a Vietnam War veteran and a member of the American Legion Post # 127 in Buford, GA. He was also very active in the Catholic Church and founded the Legion of Mary at the Blessed Sacrament Church in El Paso, TX. John retired in 2010 from AT&T, Miami operations with over thirty-six years of employment.
He is preceded in death by his father, Juan and a brother, Andre Paul. John is survived by his parents, Tom & Helena Herring of Polk City; his brothers, James Smith of Lakeland, John T. Norat of Suwanee, GA, Joseph Norat of Miami, Matt Smith of Atlanta, Chris Smith of Oakwood, GA, John A. Norat of Jefferson, NC; a sister, Nini of Cowden, IL; brothers, Paul of Wilmington, DE and Billy of Los Angeles, CA and eighteen grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 9-10am Thursday at the Lakeland Funeral Home where funeral services will be held that day at 10 am. Interment with military honors will be held that morning in the Lakeland Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Norat
Janette Gamboa
December 6, 2011
I had not heard of Tony's passing, but was just thinking of him today and am devastated at this news! He was a fantastic friend and I so enjoyed talking to him whenever we had a chance. He will be thoroughly missed. Rest in the arms of the angels my friend, I will keep you and your family always in my prayers.
Shera Canty
June 7, 2011
Tony was a great person to work with. He will be missed. Keeping his family in my prayers.
Helena Watson
May 21, 2011
Tony was my brother. I will miss him so , so much.
Helena ( Nini ) Watson
Caroline Hershey
May 20, 2011
I knew Tony briefly when he used to come into our lounge everyday to chat.He was so looking forward to retiring and riding off into the sunset on his bike.Visiting his kids and grandkids.He will be missed.Tony had a great,infectious personality.My sympathies to his family.
Rudy de la Cuesta
May 19, 2011
Tony was a great guy and a true friend and I will always cherish our friendship. I celebrate his life with all the fond memories he left us with. My heart-felt sympathies to his family.
Kathy Kearney
May 19, 2011
Tony was a great guy. I enjoyed my brief time of knowing and laughing with him during my days in Miami. My deepest sympathies to his entire family.
Paula Campbell-Stone
May 19, 2011
My buddy, my friend I will truely miss you and that big smile and wonderfull greeting"hello beautifull". Condolence to the family of a great guy.
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Margaret Kearse
May 18, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Walter Rodriguez
May 18, 2011
Big T ,We will miss you very much , allways a smile ,Thank you for your frendship.
Wayne Jones
May 18, 2011
I'm a Traveling Man filling my Bucket.
Alex Formoso
May 18, 2011
Nicholas Fernandez
May 18, 2011
Telephone Men Never Die, We Get Disconnected. My Family and I will always Love You. Your Memories Will Forever be part of our Lives. Tony We Love You.
Mercy Robayna
May 18, 2011
Like this poem says: "Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember him in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, he's only gone to rest a little while." May all the beautiful memories you hold dear bring you comfort.
May 18, 2011
My prayers are with the family in this time of bereavement. Tony will be sorely missed but, the memories of working with him at AT&T will always be remembered. May God bless you and comfort you at this time.
Fredricka Banks, Miami, Florida
Sophia Dennis
May 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. As to be abscent from this life, is to be present with the Lord.
Sandra Dickerson
May 18, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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