Norman Schwartz

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Schwartz' passing. Although its been quite some time since I saw Dr. Schwartz he has held a special place in my heart. He was one of my favorite adults at Syosset High School and I have very fond memories of him. One was when he accompanied the Symphonic Band to Romania. He said he was keeping an eye on me even as he pretended to push me off a wall at Dracula's castle. He was easy to talk to and challenged me to think. I know there are many students in Syosset...

July 14, 2009

When the Schwartz family moved around the corner from me in 7th grade my life changed forever. I have nothing but the fondest memories of “Doc” Schwartz. He was someone I looked up to. His wit and intelligence was daunting to me from day one.
He was a man who worked his art of being “crafty”, and I try to follow his example to this day.

Doc was a sports legend in Lee’s and my crowd. Either tennis, touch football or basketball; he was smooth and...

I speak for all of Norman's family and especially his grandchildren when I say that he will be deeply missed. He was a wonderful grandfather and was loved dearly by his family and friends. I will always cherish all of the adventures that we went on together during my childhood. Whether it was a canoe ride, deer-stalking, going for a swim (a "shark attack"), or spending the day at Yankee Stadium in the Big Apple, we always had a blast together and he went above and beyond to ensure that. I...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

G-D REST HIS SOUL.NORM WAS OUR FRIEND.HE NEVER ASKED FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT FOR WHAT HE COULD DO FOR YOU.A QUITE UNIQUE MAN OF GREAT WIT,INTELLIGENCE,KINDNESS & HUMANITY. IT WAS OUR GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.REST IN PEACE MY GOOD BUDDY

I worked with Dr. Schwartz in the Middletown School District and will always remember him as a kind, intelligent man who could gently guide and teach you. I will never forget the difference between "less" and "fewer" because of Dr. Schwartz.