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Sam Norkin Obituary
Publicist Lester Schecter says Norkin died Saturday in New York.
From 1940 to 1956, Norkin's illustrations were featured in the New York Herald Tribune. During the next 26 years, he covered performing arts for the New York Daily News.
His art appeared in newspapers in cities where shows made their debuts, including The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Toronto Star.
He also was a member of the Drama Desk Board for more than 40 years and served as its president. An annual special award has been named in his memory.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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BARBARASARA NORKIN
BARBARA NORKIN
October 26, 2011
SADLY MOURNED BY BARBARA NORKIN, MORRIS NORKIN'S DAUGHTER. NIECE AND FAMILY. WITH LOVE TO ALL.
Bobbie Horowitz
September 14, 2011
I didn't know Sam made his transition until just now. He will be alive forever through his work, generosity and kindness. I identify myself through Sam's caricature and hold him in my heart My prayers to you, Fran..
Lily
August 6, 2011
May the thought at Job 33:25 give comfort to Sam's family that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor and entertain family and friends with his artistic talents again.
Sam's profile of me in my younger days, framed and displayed in my den.
Will Schirmer
August 3, 2011
May God Comfort Sam's Family. I met him once - he came to our church one evening in 1980 and shared his talent drawing profiles of all who attended. Sam was a kind man with a warm smile and a peaceful way about him. Surely he brought joy to all who knew him.
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August 3, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to the Norkin family. May the God of all comfort be with you. (2 Cor. 1:3)
Emma J.
August 3, 2011
"My eyes hurt from crying.
Lord, I pray to you constantly!
I lift my arms in prayer to you."Ps 88:9 (Easy-to-Read Version) When you need to express your sadness, it is not wrong for you to do so.Prayer to God can be the greatest comfort while grieving the loss of Mr. Sam.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shay Robins
August 3, 2011
What a wonderful legacy of laughs, smiles and good times. A person like Sam showed his special mightiness according to the Psalms. Family and friends should draw close to God and according to the apostle John, he will draw close to you. Take comfort and try and be strong.
Debbi M
August 3, 2011
Thanks for the memories Sam. Your pic Is a wonderful momento in my home from a special time at Drama Desk with Joan, Betty and the Andrews Sisters.
Ron & Toni Autrey
August 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Teller
August 2, 2011
TO;Family,Friends&Loveones.Just think that every time something makes you smile ,That,s SAM telling you everything is alright .And he,s smiling down from heaven at you .
Lisa Lee Harp Waugh
August 2, 2011
I will surely miss his work. My prayers for all those he loved and for those loved him.
james willner
August 2, 2011
May he rest in peace.....
August 1, 2011
May the God of all comfort be with the Norkin's family 2Corinthians 1:3,4.He will be missed by his family and friends.
Joan Wilson, Florida
TIMOTHY SMOOT
August 1, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF TIM SMOOT,MAY GOD GIVE
YOU PEACE AND MAY GOD BE WITH EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU DOING THIS TRYING TIME.
OUR PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU, JUST HAVE FAITH AN HE'LL SEE YOU THROUGH.
THE FORD FAMILY.BE BLESS!!!!
TIMOTHY SMOOT
August 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
R Golay
August 1, 2011
To the the family of Sam Norkin - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
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