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Norma Sarosy Obituary
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SAROSY, Norma Lee of Cincinnati died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Christ Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Born in Cincinnati on October 11, 1931, to Hazel and Leon Bushman, she married Theodore Sarosy in 1952 and together they raised six children. She worked for the Kroger Co. for many years until retirement then took her store management skills to Jungle Jim's International Market where she was employed until she became ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Bushman Harris. Surviving are her husband and children, Theodore (Pamela) Sarosy, Jr., Terry Sarosy, Teya Salter, Tamra Sarosy, Todd (Marie) Sarosy and Tyra (Rob Allen) Sarosy, her brothers Jim Bushman, Steve Bushman and Larry Bushman and sisters Beverly Anthony and Debra Kopena along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Grandchildren include Nikolas Sarosy, Bethany Sarosy Stebbins (Corey), Kyle Salter (Angie), Matthew Varelmann, Kati Sarosy Whitney (Josh), Eric Sarosy, Adam Sarosy, Erika Salter, Patrick Salter and great-grandson Jackson Whitney. Visitation will be at Ivey Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH, 45011, on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at noon with a memorial service immediately following at 1:00 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma Sarosy
Samantha Schneider
March 1, 2010
I have just learned about Norma's passing. We worked together at Jungle Jims. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
William Lominac
February 14, 2010
I will never forget my first day on the job at Forest Park Krogers and the first person I encountered as I entered the store ....it was Norma Sarosy. It was not only the first person that I met but one of the few that I worked for/with that I had the highest regard and respect for during my time at Krogers. She was oh-so- tough and extremely demanding but I came to understand why - she was the consumate professional, the respected colleague and the mentor that many of us needed to see us through those days. It has been many years since I have seen Norma (and Ted) some years back at Jungle Jim's after she had transitioned from Krogers. She still had that same zest and dedicated approach to the job as when I first met her at Krogers. She was always very well focused and made sure that if you worked for her, you were too ......
To the Sarosy Family, your mother will be missed by all who knew her. She was a great mentor to me and to those who worked with her. May you all be comforted during your loss but celebrate the great life she lived and shared.
Norma was truely one of a kind ........
Bill Lominac
Singapore
Carole Jones
February 14, 2010
Norma, you touched our lives and richly blessed us. You were more than just a co-worker and friend. You made many of us at the Jungle feel like family. You were *Mom* and *Grandma* to so many of us. In the past few days several of us talked about the laughter and joy you brought us and how much we loved you and how we will miss you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Sarosy family.
Christina Willhelm
February 14, 2010
Norma, My fondest memories are of my 1st day @ Jungle Jims: I missed one of the belts on the checklanes, and you were sure to point it out to me. You even moved the cashier to a different lane, and waited for me to come in to clean it! I was not sure how you would have seen 1 belt out of the 50 checklanes @ Jungle Jims. Or the time that you pretended you were choking and wanted a bottle of water out of your fridge. I opened the fridge that was in your office, and you had removed the shelves and placed a pig's head in it. I reached in to quickly retrieve the water, and grabbed a pig's snout instead. There was also the time that it had snowed, and I called in to let you know I would not be able to make it, and you told me to come in on a tractor! I enjoyed the poster's announcing Amron Park would be serving food at noon. I asked everybody, what is Amron Park? They all laughed and said it was Norma's food. There would be everybody in the break room including customers to eat the food! Norma was extraordinary, and I had the pleasure of working with her for 3 years. Everything was unique about her, including the license plate that spelled Norma backwards.
Linda & David Inman
February 13, 2010
Our thoughts are with you.
Theres little we can do or say right now- please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. With Deepest Sympathy
Toni Halstead
February 13, 2010
Norma was a great lady. Full of sass and love, I had the good fortune to spend many holidays with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Carol Halstead
February 13, 2010
I was really devastated to hear of the passing of this lovely lady. I know first hand what she means to her friends and of course her grieving family. I only hope your many,many memories can see you through your worst days. My own memories I will hold dear. Her hardy infectious laugh, and when we worked together in the Kroger front office she would always have to find her shoes before she went out on to the sales floor because she had of course kicked them off as soon as she got behind the closed door of the front office. Knowing this lady was an honor and a privledge. My thoughts and prayers are with her family who meant everything to her
Dolores Schwartz
February 13, 2010
My dearest loved one, here on earth,
I saw a tear fall down your face.
You didn’t see me standing there,
Nor could you feel my soft embrace.
But I was standing next to you,
I know you looked around.
You seemed to wonder what it was
You thought you heard a sound.
Yes my love, it was I,
Who came to check on you.
I saw a tear fall from your eye,
I knew you were feeling blue.
Even though you cannot see me.
Please know that I am near
I am now an angel from above
To brush away your tear.
I know each day you think of me
And many times shed a tear.
But please just close your eyes
And know that I am near.
As I have told you often,
Do not be afraid to cry.
It does relieve the pain
Knowing we had to say goodbye.
One thing is for certain,
Even though life on earth is o’er
I’m still closer to you now
Than ever I was before.
I know you still don’t understand
Why I had to leave this earth
God doesn’t have any secrets;
It’s just all planned from our birth.
Someday when you have joined me
And meet God at His Throne,
It’s then you will understand
The questions that have been unknown.
Sarosy family you are in my thoughts and prayers
Kathy Mayes
February 13, 2010
Tamra and Family so sorry to hear of your mom passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
joani bonaminio
February 12, 2010
Norma,
You will be sorely missed at the Jungle. You were one of a kind.
With our deepest sympathy,
Joani and Jim
Josh Whitney
February 12, 2010
I am honored to have had the opportunity to call you grandma since I married into your wonderful family 5 years ago. Your sweet spirit and the love you showed me will be greatly missed!
Teya Salter
February 12, 2010
Mom, you are my hero and will be forever. Love, Teya
February 12, 2010
My prayers are with you. I was your neighbor on Crestview Drive. Have lots of good memories.
God Bless
Maye Gregory
Terry/Karen Hudson
February 12, 2010
The Sarosy family..our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
MARCIA WITT
February 12, 2010
TO THE SAROSY FAMILY:
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
THE CLASS OF 1971
Teddy J Sarosy
February 12, 2010
Mom I will miss you so much!
Love forever!!
Teddy J Sarosy
February 12, 2010
Mom, you were everything to me and I will miss you more than you will know.
Love forever.
Becki South Conway
February 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Norma was a wonderful person, teacher and friend. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Terry & Sara Bradford
February 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kati Sarosy Whitney
February 12, 2010
Grandma, you were a wonderful person and will be missed! Josh, Jackson, and I love you very much. I am honored to have made you a great grandma. Rest in peace!
Eve Lominac
February 12, 2010
To the Sarosy Family, I'm sending you my heartfelt condolences. As you know Norma was a significant mentor in my life. Words cannot express the gratitude and respect I have for Norma and I am sadden at her death. May time and fond memories of Norma provide comfort to all of you in the days forthcoming.
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