Norman Samra Obituary
Norman was born Nov. 27, 1945, in Highland Park, to Halime and Khazel Samra, both now deceased. He worked for the City of Detroit, as well as Harrison Township and Wayne County. He also served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a past commodore of the Grosse Pointe Sail Club and a member of the Detroit Regional Yacht-Racing Association. He was an avid sailor and race committee member, as well as a tennis enthusiast and superb father.
Norman is survived by his wife, Barbara; and daughters, Beth Ann and Emily (Lucien Williams). He was predeceased by his parents.
Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 27th from 4-8pm. Funeral Friday, Feb. 28th; Instate 10:00am until the time of the funeral Mass 10:30am, at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed from the church's website at St. Clare LIVE
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen would be appreciated.
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Mary Beskangy
February 25, 2025
My sincere condolences to Norms family and friends on the passing of Norm. Norm did my taxes for many years and I really appreciated it! He will be missed. May God rest his soul and prayers for his family
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