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Norman Donk Obituary
He is survived by his brother Franklin Donk of Savannah, N.Y.; son Jeff (Shelly) White of Alabama; daughter Wendi (Tony) Forestiere of Maine, daughter Anne Marie (Tom) Beckham of Brooklyn, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Norm was born on March 2, 1935 in Savannah, N.Y. to Frances and Augustus Donk. He was predeceased by two sisters Shirley Mills and Eldine O'Hern; and his loving wife Barbara (Holmes) Donk.
Norm served his country in the U.S. Navy in Japan during the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the V.F.W. And the American Legion. He retired from Jackson and Johnson Trucking in Savannah, N.Y. where he worked most of his life.
Norm was a motorcycle enthusiast who took great pride in his custom built Harley Davidson and loved to ride. He was a loving father, a doting husband, and a kind man who always kept his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements by Pusateri-Canolesio Funeral Home. Visit www.legacy.com.
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Linda Holt
July 19, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. He knew how much you loved him and appreciated the care you gave him. His joy was his children and grandchildren. We pray for his soul and for your comfort.
Bill jolly
July 18, 2024
Jeff and Wendi, sorry for you´re loss
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