Eugene S. Norton

Eugene “Gene” Norton, age 66, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021 in New York surrounded by his family.

Gene was born in Brooklyn, NY to John J and Nina (née Bishop) Norton. His family moved to New Jersey where he graduated from Steinert High School. After high school he worked at Stauffer Chemical Co in Morrisville, PA.

After moving with his family to Arizona in 1986, he was an over the road truck driver for many years until his retirement in June, 2020.

He loved the AZ Cardinals, the Diamondbacks & the Phoenix Suns. He loved playing poker but most of all he loved his family, especially all of his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father John. He is survived by his loving wife Deidre ( née Lubinski) his children Michele (Steve), Laura (Mario), Janine (Ryan) and John (Gabby) and his ex daughter in law who was like a daughter to him, Cynthia. He’s also survived by his 2 “boys” his fur babies Sammy & Milo.

Gene is also survived by his mother, Nina, his twin brother John Jr (Luci), sister Cathy (Mike) Schlereth and brother Bob, his brothers in law Jim (Marge) Lubinski and Ted (Carol) Lubinski, his grandchildren Travis, Alyson, Kaylyn, Brody, Noah, Owen, Liam, Quin, Cloie, Jake, Peighton and Reyden and 3 great granddaughters Effy, Lydea and Oaklynn Gene, his Aunt Kathy and Aunt Joan, many nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.

A Celebration of Gene's Life will be scheduled at a later date in Pennsylvania and also in Arizona. Please check back for updates.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Banner Cardon’s Children’s Medical Center 1400 Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ 85201.