Michael J. "Mike" Norton

Michael J. "Mike" Norton obituary, Syracuse, NY

Michael J. "Mike" Norton

Michael Norton Obituary

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Michael J. "Mike" Norton, 73, of Pennellville, passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at Crouse Hospital peacefully with loving family by his side. Mike was born in Syracuse on March 3, 1952 son of the late Kenneth (Paula) Norton and Martha (Russell) Kenyon. He served in the US Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. Mike retired from Keen Transport in Carlisle, PA, as a truck driver for many years. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his witty "One Liners", answer to all the Game Shows, and was known for his "Family Pose." He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a passion for motorcycles that he passed on to his children & grandchildren. He will be missed for his classic response to everything as "Bah Humbug."

Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by his sister, Sue Norton.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 50 years, Vickie Norton, his twin daughters, Melisa Aria & Michelle Buda, grandchildren, Avery, Evan, Carter, Carielys, Abigail, his brother, James Norton, sister, Lori Kenyon, his beloved dog Leia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

To share a memory of Michael or leave a special message for his family, please click visit the Guestbook below.

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