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Norman Pfeiffer Obituary
Webster and Wayland, NY: Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at age 88. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian; children, Jane, Ann (Ward Hartenstein), Ellen (David Johnson), and Noreen (Richard Whitney); grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew, Logan, Shelby, Greta, and Lara; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Norman was born in Wayland, NY in 1927 to Edward and Betty Pfeiffer. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1945 and spent three years in the U.S. Navy after which he attended St. Bonaventure University and Alfred University. He was a teacher at Dansville High School for 19 years, and was a JV basketball coach for many of those years. He was also active with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wayland, NY, the Wayland Village Board, Town Board, Library Board, School Board, and Lions Club.
For Norman, his family always came first. He said that possessions were not as important as family and community. He also cultivated a rich sense of humor, and was known for his warmth and generosity. He had a lifelong passion for baseball, playing in High School, in the Navy, and on the Wayland Town Team. He was a fan of all sports, and avidly followed the Cubs.
The family wishes to thank the Cherry Ridge Community, the staff at the Transitional Care Center at St. Ann's, and the Orthopedic staff at Rochester General Hospital for their kindness and care for Norman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wayland Free Library, 101 West Naples St., Wayland, NY 14572 or the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572. Friends and family are invited to call on SUNDAY (12/20/15) from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home at 109 West Naples St, Wayland, NY. Norman's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on MONDAY (12/21/15) at 11:0am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 206 Fremont St., Wayland, NY. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St Ann's Community@Cherry Ridge Chapel, 900 Cherry Ridge Blvd, Webster at Dec. 28 at 9:30am. Please visit www.stgeorgefuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Pfeiffer
January 3, 2016
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He certainly had a wonderful life and I know you have lots of good memories. Sincerely, Nancy (Bill) McIntyre
Rosemary Nisbet
December 27, 2015
Dick and I are very saddened to hear of Norm's passing. We wish we had known but only found out this past week. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have wonderful memories of Norm. A very sweet and kind soul.
December 22, 2015
Marian, Jane, Ann, Ellen and Noreen - my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your dad and husband. He was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Art, Mark, Eric, Kim and Dirk Traphagen
December 20, 2015
What a wonderful life and it is reflected in the love of his wife, four fantastic daughters and the grandchildren. Our love to all of you. Margaret Burt and Todd Eaton
Dianne and Dick Beamish
December 17, 2015
Thinking of you in this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are always with you.
December 17, 2015
Sorry to learn of Norman's death. Remember him as a gentle soul, enjoying friends and sunshine at Shore Villas in Florida. Prayers for the family. Tom Duross, Toledo.
December 16, 2015
Violet and I would like to express our condolences, and offer our sympathy to not just Norms family, but especially to Marian. She's such a sweetheart. Marian, I wish we could give you a big and comforting hug. But, alas, that's not to be. If you don't get down to Fl Marian, where am I going to get my jam?? Love, Ron and Violet Gort
Fred Pfeiffer
December 15, 2015
Condolences from the Albany Pfeiffers. Uncle Norm will be missed. Loving regards to you all.
Sue Ellen Shaw
December 15, 2015
Such a blessing and celebration to read about a well-lived and much- loved family man who had his life in balance with faith and values.... And passed that legacy on to his daughters. Love and prayers to the amazing Pfeiffer family.
December 15, 2015
Mr Pfeiffer was a very fair teacher; and I owe my love of science to him.
Sincerely,
Colleen Goodwin Vogel
Joe Amorese
December 15, 2015
Ann, Jane, Noreen, Ellen and Marian - my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad and husband. While nothing really prepares us for this day, in time, all wounds heal as the good memories come forth and ease our loss.
If I may, with regard to your Dad's service in the Navy: Here rests in honored glory an American Sailor - A Veteran, known but to his family, his friends, his comrades and God. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.
Paul and Sharon Dwyer
December 14, 2015
When we moved part time to the Naples area, Marian and Norm were so welcoming to us. Norm will sure be missed by all. Your family is in our prayers.
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