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Stephen R. "Tippy" Norko, age 85 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Ozella Shropshire Norko, passed away December 16, 2014 at Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Shelton. Stephen was born in Bridgeport, December 31, 1928, son of the late Stephen and Anna Menovsky Norko. Stephen served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and worked as a highly valued tool maker for Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford for 43 years until his retirement. Tippy will also be remembered for his passion of big band, country music, playing the steel guitar, and his love of artistry. Over the years, Tippy showed his love of sports through playing and coaching baseball and golf. He was also an avid gardener and many enjoyed the fruits of his labor. Tippy is survived by his daughter (his pride and joy), Mary Lee DiCaro and her husband Sal of N. Springfield, VT; his sons, Richard Norko and his wife Leslee of Shelton, Stephen Norko of Bridgeport, Thomas and Joseph Norko of Ansonia; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Tippy was predeceased by his sisters, Betty Pekar and Marge O'Hara; and his brothers, Lindy, John, Bill, and Eddie Norko. Calling hours will be held Thursday, December 18th from 5 to 8 P.M. in the James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Ave., Shelton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 19th at 10 A.M. directly at St. Margaret Mary Church, 50 Donovan Lane, Shelton. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.tooheyfuneralhome.com
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December 18, 2014
My Condolences to the Norko Family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you Rich and Leslee.
TJ and Heidi Meade
JACK KALIN
December 17, 2014
to the norko family, tippy was one great friend to all who knew him at sikorsky.god bless ,he will be missed.
Raymond Yesulaites
December 17, 2014
My condolences to the Norko Family, I knew Tippy thru work and he knew how to get a laugh out of you ! lot of good memories , Tom so sorry for your loss.
Al Steinerts
December 17, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire Norko family. Please know that “Tippy” will always have a special place in my heart. In my life there were three mentors that enabled me to enjoy the wonderful life that I've experienced, and Tippy was one of them. He is largely responsible for providing the basic building blocks and understanding of the profession I have been engaged in for 35 years. I wouldn't have been able to acquire the skills I now possess without him. I'll also remember him for his dry wit and humor. A long day at work was always lightened with one of his stories or wonderfully sarcastic wise cracks. The world will be a different place without him.
God Bless, and Thank You, Tip.
Stein
Allan & Al Morazes
December 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
nancy gentili
December 17, 2014
Dear Mary Lee, I am sorry for your loss...I remember your mom and dad as very nice people who loved their kids. your old friend, Nancy Nesteriak
December 17, 2014
Dear Rich, Leslee, Kelly, Jeff and the Norko family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad and all of you will be in my prayers.
RIP Mr. Norko.
Mary Rakos
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