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Norman Bial Obituary

Of Delray Beach, FL & formerly of Chelsea, on Feb. 17, 2008. Beloved husband of 61 years to Gertrude (Florence) Bial. Devoted father of Louis Bial & his wife Dr. Deborah Rand-Bial of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Roberta Pinta & her husband Howard of Andover, & Scott Bial & his wife Lisa of S. Hamilton. Cherished grandfather of Dr. Erica Bial & her husband Todd Chapin, Lauren Schneider & her husband Eric, Jennifer Pinta, Matthew Bial, Adam Bial, Natalie Pinta, Jason Bial, Jack Bial, & Julia Bial. Loving great-grandfather of Jacob Schneider. Dear brother of Bertha Rovner of Delray Beach, FL, Roselyn Feldman of Banning, CA, & the late Jules & Louis Bial. Funeral service in the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave. (Cary Sq) CHELSEA on Wed., Feb. 20 at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Roberta & Howard Pinta, Andover through Fri. afternoon. Donations in his memory may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Fl., Norwalk, CT 06851. For complete obit, online guestbook, & directions please visit the funeral home website. Torf Funeral Service (800)-428-7161 torffuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 19, 2008.

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Roberta Rubin Niewiadomski

February 20, 2008

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marcia & Harvey Dreyfus

February 20, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patti Felt

February 20, 2008

Dear Gertie and Family:

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know that the boundless memories you have will help you get through this difficult time.

Sandy & Janet Lack

February 20, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the entire Bial family

JAMES F. RILEY

February 19, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY NORMAN WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF
MINE FOR A LONG TIME .

Bonnie Cutler

February 19, 2008

Dear Bial Family:

We would like to extend our condolences to you on the passing of "Noike" (spelling?) Hoping that your good memories will sustain you at this time.
With warmest regards,

Shirley Rosenberg
Bonnie Rosenberg Cutler

Alan Markovsky

February 19, 2008

My deepest condolences on your "great" loss..Norman was a "great" guy..I lost my Dad 4 months ago, so I know your pain..Be strong..Time helps heal....A love is never lost- it will always remain alive in your heart.
Warmly,
Alan Markovsky

FRED and Rusty Chafe Family

February 19, 2008

TO THE BIAL FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS : what a beautiful man NOONKIEwas all the kids in the projects loved noonkie he was a great family man. saipan rd.was glad to have the Bial family as neighbors. our prayers and thoughts are with you Mrs.Bial, Louie, Roberta, and Scott.

Richard Clayman

February 19, 2008

My sincere condolencesto the Bial Family

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