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Norma Berke Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Norma Berke
43 Entries
Bob Baratto
September 1, 2024
Always in my heart. Rest in Peace my friend.
Linda Jewell
September 1, 2023
I have missed you all these years. The laughter, the tears, and the best part- our babies. We were true friends, and we could be mad disagree but in the end would have each other's backs any time. Love you.
Bob Baratto
September 1, 2023
You are carried in my heart. Wish you could see the beautiful Cornish Rex we are breeding thanks to you.
Sherri
September 18, 2021
Mom, I will never forget you and love you everyday. I think of you daily and have a picture larger than life hanging in the garage, every time I pull in I see your beautiful face and send kisses
Mike Perretta
March 13, 2021
You were our favorite neighbors ever. You were like a second mother to me. Your the best
Mike Perretta
March 13, 2021
You were our favorite neighbors ever
Nancy Gallucci
September 20, 2005
Norma's family and friends have suffered a tremendous loss; however blessings were given to each of the people she touched. Never have I experienced a closer mother/daughter relationship as she and Sherri shared. I often felt like another daughter to Norma and Marty as Sherri and I have traveled through life together as close friends. We have had fun times together and will always feel our "psychic" connection. My sympathy and love go out to Marty, Sherri, Leon and Dean.
Joyce & Len Fabiano
September 9, 2005
Even though we haven't seen each other in awhile we kept in touch with e-mail. We will never forget all the fun we had together in Trumbull. How you decided to teach me how to be a Jewish American Princess.
You will always be in my thoughts and my prayers. Someday we will meet again. I know you are happy being with David again. Peace be with you friend.
Joyce and Len Fabiano
Bob Baratto
September 9, 2005
Dear Norma,
I will always cherish our friendship and shared love of cats. Thank you for all you have done. You are a wonderful person.
Janet Bassetti
September 9, 2005
To MJM - Words cannot describe my sorrow that I will never see you again. We had a special relationship. Just this morning, I was remembering your hearty "hah-hah-HAH", totally infectious laughter, which made me cry once more. You were a part of my life that I relished from when I first met you. My extreme sympathies last for you loving husband, Marty, your children and grandchildren, my "sister", Linda Jewell, and for all of your relatives. Missing you, YJD, Janet
BARBARA LAZAROFF
September 8, 2005
COUSIN NORMA:
IT WAS A MEMORABLE EVENING MEETING ALL MY COUSINS AND SPENDING TIME WITH AUNT DOROTHY,(ALSO RECENTLY DECEASED),AT AUNT FLO'S NINETIETH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. I WAS A LITTLE GIRL WHEN I MET MANY OF THE BERKES...AND SOME OF THE YOUNGER COUSINS,I HAD NEVER MET AT ALL.
ONE OF THE DELIGHTS OF THE EVENING WAS DISCOVERING MY NEW FRIEND SHERRI, YOUR DELIGHTFUL DAUGHTER. WE HAVE BEEN WRITING TO EACH OTHER AND SHE HAD BEEN TELLING ME OF YOUR ILLNESS AND VALIANT STRUGGLE.
NOW YOU ARE GONE, TOO YOUNG, TOO SOON.
THE BERKE CLAN'S WARMTH, HUMOR AND STRONG SENSE OF FAMILY LEFT A DEEP AND GENUINELY PROFOUND IMPRESSION ON ME THAT EVENING. I WATCHED EVERYONE SHARE SO MUCH LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR EACH OTHER.. AND THE RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION WAS SO INTENSELY EVIDENT...THE JOY WAS OVERFLOWING.(I ONLY REGRET I DID NOT BRING MY SONS).. HOWEVER, IT WAS WONDERFUL MY PARENTS COULD BE THERE..AND I AM SO PLEASED I TOOK SO MANY PHOTOS OF THE ENTIRE MISHPOCHEH.
I ADORED SEEING HOW MUCH COUSIN MARTY LOVED YOU. YOUR ILLNESS HAS SADDENED YOUR DAUGHTER SHERRI SO.. AND AS I READ YOUR GUEST BOOK, I REALIZED HOW MUCH OF YOURSELF YOU SHARED WITH SO MANY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING A LITTLE PART OF SHERRI WITH ME.
WHEN ONE OF OUR BELOVED CATS PASSES AWAY, I TELL MY CHILDREN OUR CAT HAS LEFT ON A VOYAGE TO "CAT HEAVEN". PERHAPS YOU HAVE OPTED FOR CAT HEAVEN AS WELL. PLEASE SCRATCH MY BABIES UNDER THEIR CHIN), GREYSTONE,ALCHEMY, BABY GANACHE, CANELLE AND PIPI ..TELL THEM THEIR SON/BROTHER/FRIEND NUIT MISSES THEM AND SAYS MEOW!
GIVE AUNT DOROTHY A HUGE KISS.
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO MARTY, SHERRI, DEAN AND THEIR FAMILIES..AND ALL THE GRANDCHILDREN...IT'S SO DIFFICULT TO LOSE A TERRIFIC GRANDMA!
MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT CHERISHED YOU, AMEN.
Linda Peterson
September 8, 2005
Dear Norma - I will miss you so much. The fun we always had at the shows, your wonderful sense of humor, your friendship and warm hugs every time I saw you. You are such a very special person, Heaven has a new angel. Until we meet again. Hugs and love, Linda
ELLIE AND IRV LAZAROFF
September 8, 2005
COUSIN NORMA:
IT WAS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU AT AUNT FLO'S NINETH BIRTHDAY PARTY.. LOVELY AND SPIRITED..SAY HELLO TO MR. LUCKY AND DUCHESS FOR ME..ONE DAY WE AND ALL OR CATS WILL PLAY AND EAT ANYTHING WE DESIRE. MUCH LOVE...
Tony Laufnick
September 8, 2005
Norma, you will be sorely missed. May God grant you peace and serenity. And may Marty and Linda have the wonderful memories of you forever.
Kathy Constantino
September 8, 2005
There are truly no words great enouugh to describe the wonderful lady that is Norma Berke. She trusted me with one of her most treasured items, a beautiful calico kitten named Kallirex Terra Cotta of Rexdancer. Every time I see "Terri", I think of Norma - her spirit, her graciousness, her vitality and her giving nature. Norma will live on through her cats for many years to come and be thought of fondly with each passing generation of kittens with Figment in their pedigree. I look back fondly on the CFA Annual banquets when we sincerely congratulated each other after picking up our awards.
My sincere condolences to Marty, and her family - she will be missed!
Kathy & all the Rexdancer Cats
Stan Barnaby
September 8, 2005
Until we meet again, you will be missed
Gene Darrah
September 8, 2005
One of the nicest Ladies I have ever known, I will miss seeing her smiling face, knowing her was my pleasure indeed.
Ellyn & Rico Honey
September 8, 2005
We have known Norma for many years. She was a dear friend to us. We shall miss her very much. She was one of the "Grand Dams" of the Fancy. Her unconditional love of the Fancy will be remembered by all.
Wrapper sends you kisses and asks that you take care of Momma Cass for him as you cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Our condolances and sympathies go out to the Berke family and to Norma's dear friend and "sister" Linda
Love,
Ellyn & Rico
Monique Veronneau
September 7, 2005
Dear Norma
In the many years we were both showing Cornish Rex, I've always seen you with a wonderful and warm smile. You will be missed by many. My most sincere condolences to the family.
Deborah & Clinton Parker
September 7, 2005
The cat fancy has lost a wonderful woman who cared about others and her beautiful Cornish Rex cats. She had a ascerbic wit, and was always fun to be around. She fought a valiant battle against the cancer that took her life ultimately. Norma, we know you have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and are with your loved ones. We will never forget you here on earth. Our lives are indeed richer for having known you. God Bless You and your family.
LYLE HAYES JR
September 7, 2005
Tho i have not seen you in some years you have never left my thoughts.you were always like a mother to me and the rest of the THS track team.i will miss you and tho i don`t think i ever told you I LOVE YOU. rest in peace Mom you deserve it....love Lyle jr
Natalie S. Rawls
September 7, 2005
Dear Norma:
I will always be grateful for giving me my start in CFA. I have many photos and memories of our quiet times together. Your helping me with grooming tips, and your knowledge of pedigrees and breeding advice is missed so much.
I am so happy that 2 years ago this September, Marty and You were able to come to celebrate at Damn Yankees Cat Club both Phyllis and my 2 GP Kallirex Star Burst and Kallirex Star Fire of Al-Lei. A picture of you holding our kitten Star Dust, aka Dusty, was the feature in the Norwich Times. I enjoyed bringing that litter to your home to critique for Phyllis and I. Although you were in pain, you were so happy with these kittens running around your bed. I am happy Dusty gave you many months of joy and happiness.
The quality of your friendship with Phyllis Jacobowitz and Linda Jewell will never be lost.
Norma you will live on in so many of our hearts. You raised the bar on the look and temperment of today's Cornish Rex!!! Thank you doesn't do you justice.
With warm regard and love,
Natalie S. Rawls, North Haven, CT.
Tracey Tranen
September 7, 2005
I hardly know what to say. Norma was in the cat fancy when I started and she was the best company. Whenever I see a Cornish Rex 'dancing' on the judging table... or even eat chopped liver... I'll think of Norma. I missed her smiling face when she moved to Florida and miss her more now.
Leon
September 7, 2005
Mom, I love you now and forever so until tomorrow when we all see each other again keep your door open! I'll be knockin' one day!
Always, All Ways...
Peace, Love and Flowers, Leon
Lydia Gach-Dunn
September 7, 2005
Through my tears....
I still see your smiling eyes....
Through my silent daze....
I still hear your infectuous laugh..
Through my sorrow.....
I still feel your loving heart...
Through my pain.....
I still feel your all encompassing embrace.
The verbrata of you will live on in my heart for the rest of my days.
I am so very blessed to have been a part of and a witness to your extrodinary life.
Your intelligence, compassion, humor, strength, unconditional love and grace...live on in me and all those you have touched.
You will always be my Momma B. Thank you for all of your love and inspiration.
Forever & Ever Lasting
Your Girlie.....Lydia
Carole Holliday
September 7, 2005
Your contributions to the Rex breed will be seen for many lovely generations. We will miss you.
David White
September 7, 2005
My sincere sympathy to the Berke family. I have known Norma for about 12 years. She will be deeply missed!
Caroline Scott
September 7, 2005
Norma. We last saw you last summer coming across the lawn at the taping of your lovely cornish at the Martha Stewart studios in CT. I will always remember you walking in the sunshine with a big smile. God bless you and thank you for all you have given this fancy. your humor and love.
caroline scott and michael tucker
Helene Schneider-Hester
September 7, 2005
Norma,
You will be sorely missed, as a friend and a fellow exhibitor. You truly were a lady and the "Grand Dame of the Cornish Rex".
Phyllis Hunt
September 7, 2005
Good bye Norma,
The cat world has lost a very special lady. Your sense of humor, style,and kindness cannot be replaced.
Mona Cherrington
September 7, 2005
We will all miss you Norma. Your stay in Florida was short, but you freindship and love of cats was felt by many.
Barbara Stone Newton
September 7, 2005
Warmest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to Norma's family! Seeing her at cat shows was always such a pleasure.
Roeann Fulkerson
September 7, 2005
I count my blessings having been able to meet you and share a much too small amount of time. No one is ever gone if our recollections are shared because they live on in our hearts, our memories and our soul. Thank you Norma for what you have given to everyone during your time here with us.
Barbara Sumner
September 7, 2005
My Friend,
Words can't express how much I valued our friendship. Our wonderful times together are deeply implanted in my memory, so you shall live on with them. Our love of cats brought us together, and every time I see a really elegant Cornish Rex, I will think of you, as you set the standard. I will certainly miss you.
Diane Castor
September 7, 2005
Fairwell dear Ya Ya Sister.
Lovingly,
Diane
Fran Marro
September 7, 2005
This world and the cat fancy has lost a very classy, caring woman. Although I didn't know you very long, do know that you were a very special person. You touched everyone's heart.
Lois Jensen
September 7, 2005
It is much sadness to have to think
of Norma in the past, as I was so looking forward to her visit in December again with me. She has missed 2 years of not being able to
be here due to her illness, but she was most hopeful to visit in 2005. Norma was a faithful and loyal friend to all she cared for, a typical "jewish mother" in every way--protective, loving and dedicated to any task she took on.
It has been so depressing with all the ups and downs she has been through for the last several years, and we were all so hopeful for a full recovery. It was Norma's time to go and out of the pain and suffering. She is at peace now with her son, David, who Norma still spoke of so frequently. It is so true, "God only takes the best". Miss you Norma. Lois
Jack Ryley
September 7, 2005
I have known Norma for many years as a fellow CFA exhibitor. My sincerest condolences to husband Marty and all of their family. She was very special and I will miss her. Jack Ryley
Jo Ann Cummings
September 7, 2005
A light of love and laughter has left this world and we are now a little darker. Norma, I know you will enjoy crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Jo
Kathleen Hoos
September 7, 2005
Our sympathy to the family from another CFA exhibitor
"Daught" Sherri Lebenkorn
September 7, 2005
"Mita Pita" I love you forever in my heart mind and soul mother dear. We had it all freindship, life, love, living and laughter. Not many can say as much. "We" will always be.... until we see each other again a million kisses from here to eternity.
Linda Jewell
September 7, 2005
My friend,
I will miss you so much in the coming days that I won't know how to cook or drive anymore! I love you, and will see you over the rainbow bridge later on.
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