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NORMAN ROBERT PROLMAN

1930 - 2021

NORMAN ROBERT PROLMAN obituary, 1930-2021, Framingham, MA

NORMAN PROLMAN Obituary

PROLMAN, Norman Robert Of Framingham, MA, died Jan. 30,2021 at the age of 90. He leaves his beloved wife, Karin; his loving stepdaughter, Gretchen Weisberg of Marlboro; his son, Gerald and his wife Raquel Prolman of New York City; and grandchildren, Julian and Natalie Prolman. Born in Lawrence, MA Feb. 3, 1930, he grew up in New Hampshire and Maine. He attended the University of Maine, where he played varsity football but left during the Korean conflict to join the Air Force. After the service, he attended Clark University. He was a life insurance agent with New York Life for 40 years, where he won numerous awards. Upon retirement, he and Karin moved to Naples, FL where he became involved in a number of charities, including serving as a board member for a shelter for abused women and the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. He was predeceased by his brother, David Prolman; his sister, Arlene Oppenheim; and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Prolman. He is lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law, Margery Prolman; his brother, Earl Prolman; his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his friends. Always an optimist, his favorite expression was "Every day is a good day." A Celebration of his Life will occur sometime this summer. The family suggests donations in his name to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, 2021.

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Harriet Proman Pollard & Steve

February 19, 2022

I am the daughter of Maurice & Lee Proman. Maurice was Norman's father Louis's younger brother making us first cousins.. Norman visited my parents pretty often when he came to the Boston area from Maine. When his children were growing up, he used to bring them for visits as well. He made sure my husband and I had life insurance so many years ago when that thought never entered our minds. Let his memory be for a blessing.
Harriet Proman Pollard

Arline Kahan Goodman

February 28, 2021

I extend my sincere condolences to Norman’s family.
I am a 2nd cousin. My maternal grandmother was Sarah Gelt,
a sister to Norman’s father, Uncle Louis.

Mel Warshaw

February 28, 2021

Liz and I just learned about Norm. He was such a good man. And, yes, I heard him say at least one hundred times, "Every day is a good day." His optimism would have been for naught without your sense of realism. Hope you and your family are well. I miss you.

Mary Johnson

February 26, 2021

Norman, you always had a smile on your face and were so welcoming. Our early years in Naples were made special by our friendship.

American Heart Association

February 25, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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