Norman Gregory

1929 - 2023

Norman Gregory, 93, of North Versailles, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at UPMC East. He was born July 17, 1929, in Providence, R.I., a son of the late Marino and Mary Gregory. Prior to his retirement, Norman was a music teacher and a musician. He was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean War Era. He was chosen for an honor flight and had the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He was a two-year track star for North Providence High School, enjoyed skiing and going to the gym. He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys (Leonard) Gregory; son, Norman Gregory and his wife, Nancy; daughter, Susan Puro and her husband, Nathan; grandchildren, Tara (John) McCormick, Jacob (Jenny) Gregory, Elise Gregory and Noah Gregory; and great-grandchildren, Ariella and Miriam McCormick, Shiloh and Parker Gregory. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.