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Norman Richard Serra

Pacific Palisades, California

Jul 2, 1925 – Aug 26, 2024

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BORN
July 2, 1925
DIED
August 26, 2024
LOCATION
Pacific Palisades, California

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Norman R. Serra, died on August 26, 2024, at the age of 99. He was born in Los Angeles on July 2, 1925 to Laura and Jack Serra. He was proud to be a descendant of the first Spanish settlers who arrived in New Mexico in 1599 (before the founding of Jamestown or the arrival of the...

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Bless God he didn't have to survive the fires. I did a search because I was wondering if he was ok. Loyal man. Best customer anyone could ask for. His plumber is passed as well and the business was overtaken by bad guys. My mother lost all as if in a fire. Think we will lose our home as well. God bless Norm. Good to see his photo... His voice was cute as his face.

So sad to hear that Norm is no longer with us. He was a shinning star! So honored to have met and spent time with him. Our love to all the Serra Family and Friends.

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Norm was my first Engineering Manager I worked for back in 1978 in the Instrument Engineering group. He was an excellent leader and was a mentor to me. I really enjoyed some of the stories he shared with me and other Litton retirees at Bobby's and Malibu Seafood retirement luncheons. He will certainly be missed!!

Norm Serra was my first manager I worked for at Litton G & CS in the Instrument Engineering group when I began working there in June of 1978. When I first interviewed with Norm he took an immediate interest in me because I had accumulated over 1500 hours as an actual USAF navigator on a C-141 airlifter by the time I left the Service. This was very fortuitous for me as the old-time method of navigation using celestial sightings, loran, radar and other radio navigation aids were rapidly being...

Norm was a classy man always going out of his way to help others. He was so kind, compassionate and friendly to everyone that had the privilege of meeting him. Most of our family agrees he was the best male roll modal. He took such loving care of his wife once she was diagnosed with Alzheimer´s. Never once did he complain in those 13 years. He made the best of it. His wife wanted him to put on her pj´s. No questions asked he did it and could not wait to share with us the next morning at...

So sorry for your loss of his bright and shining light. I always remember the fun and laughter we would have when our family, the Aiellos, would get together at the Serra's house. Norm was taller than our parents so he would tower over all of us. We would always have such a great time!! Yosemite and tennis were favorites of our family too. Sincerest condolences from Carolyn, Kathleen, Sheryl and Ken.

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I work in the Corpus Christi Church office and I have known Norm for many years as a faith-filled and compassionate parishioner. I will especially miss the joyful ritual of receiving his Christmas card. Each year his card contained a wonderful message about his family and memories of the past. Via con Dios, Norm. Thank you for bringing light into our world.