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Norman DeCoff Obituary

Norman Whitcomb DeCoff Entered into rest in Palo Alto, California on April 3, 2005, at age 74. Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret DeCoff. Loving and devoted father of Timothy J. and Lori DeCoff, Cathleen M. DeCoff and predeceased by his daughters Christine A. Doggett and Cindy DeCoff. Cherished grandpa of Brandon J. Melinda A., and Carissa L. DeCoff, Margaret E. Bennett and Kathryn Doggett, and great-grandpa of Thomas Bennett. Dear brother-in-law of Hazel and Dan Quinan. Also survived by loving family and friends back East.

Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at LIMA FAMILY SANTA CLARA MORTUARY, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Visitation will be held at the Mortuary on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to HOPE, 2300 Clove Dr., San Jose, California 95128.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News on Apr. 7, 2005.

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