Norman Edward Parker

Norman Edward Parker, 79, Panorama City, CA

Norman Parker beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and cherished friend died at home on May 21st with his faithful dog Milo by his side. Norman was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 8, 1946. He was one of four boys born to Allen and Sylvia Parker. Norman moved to California in the early 70's and worked as a highly regarded First Assistant Cameraman for decades.

Norman was an activist. In his younger days he would never drive by a protest or picket line without stopping and joining in. He often wore pins with provocative slogans. Norman cared deeply about equal rights and justice, always on the side of the underdog. He fought for both human and animal rights, though he had way more faith in animals. He was generous, to everyone. He gave to many charities, animal shelters, fed stray cats and always had at least one adopted dog at a time that went everywhere with him. He went to the dog park everyday where he had a tight community of friends (as well as a few political adversaries). Norman walked his talk and was a strict vegetarian for over forty years, his house was solar-powered and he drove an electric car.

He was the ultimate merry prankster. He made people laugh. He was smart and well-read and more than one friend referred to him as a human encyclopedia. A true foodie, there was no one more fun to eat with- he always knew where to go and what to get.

Norman was predeceased by his wife and love of his life Kathleen, his mother Sylvia, his brother Steven, his sister-in-law Penny and his father Allen. He will be missed everyday by his brother Marty Parker and his family, his brother Bruce Parker and sister-in-law Sue and their family, his daughter Emily Huresky and her husband Walt, his grandsons Eddie, Sam and Eli, his dog Milo, many dear friends and more than a few restaurateurs.