Norman P. Chiger

Norman P. Chiger, 84, longtime New Britain resident, died on Tuesday (May 17, 2022). Norman was born in Larksville, PA and was the son of the late Frank J. and Sophia (Yawarski) Chiger who moved their family to New Britain when the boys were young. Norman was the youngest of the four Chiger boys and is predeceased by two of them and a sister-in- law, former New Britain Deputy Police Chief Frank P Chiger, Donald Chiger and his wife Maureen (Gotowala) of New Britain. He is survived by Leonard Chiger and his wife Elizabeth (Alfano) Chiger, as well as Frank's wife Carmella (Marino) Chiger. Norman served in the US Army and was employed for many years at Fafnir Bearing Co. in New Britain. Norman was a friend of Bill W and was an active member of the Hardware City chapter of AA where he was instrumental in setting up meetings and supporting many members to actively find sobriety as he was successful in accomplishing for well over thirty years. Norman is also survived by his two loving children and their spouses, his son, Norman A. Chiger and his wife Margie of Indialantic, FL. And his daughter Dawn Marie and her husband John Stepensky Jr. of Kensington. He had four loving grandchildren Kristen Leigh Chiger Esq., of Satellite Beach, FL and Kevin Chiger of Indialantic, Florida. Chelsea (Stepensky) Ruggiero and her husband Alexander of Stamford, CT and John Stepenky III Esq., of Brooklyn, NY. "Poppy Norman" is also survived by a great grand daughter Gabriella Ruggiero and a highly anticipated second great granddaughter Ruggiero due in July. "Poppy" Norman was a kind soul who was an avid reader, loved his garden, crossword puzzles, helping people in need and his beloved Yankees. Funeral services are Monday (May 23, 2022) 6:30 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain with a reception to follow. Calling hours are Monday from 5 PM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers donations made be made to The Hardware City AA group of New Britain 1 Hartford Square New Britain, CT 06050. Norm's family would like to thank the Hartford Healthcare Hospice Team and the nurses and staff at Apple Rehab in Crowell for their care and kindness. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com