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Norman's career in education adds up to 10 years as a health and physical education teacher plus 17 years as the supervisor for the Ramapo athletic department. In 1970 Norman introduced for the first time wrestling along with many sporting opportunities for girls at all levels including volleyball, soccer, cross-country, tennis, basketball and bowling. Norman also was instrumental in establishing the booster club for all teams, which is a parent organization responsible for supporting athletics at Ramapo high school.
Norm is survived by his wife Nikki, his step-daughters: Michele, Malinda, and Nicole, 4 grandchildren: Tyler, Serenity, George and Brendan and great grandson Ezra. He is also survived by his sisters Mary Beth and JoAnne.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 3:00pm concluded by a fireman's service at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ.
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Glenn Friedman MD
April 5, 2024
Mr. Taranto was a great coach. As a student athlete 1968 thru 1972, Mr. T worked us hard, with strategic discipline. As the freshman coach he brought us to win our NBIL division. I have always admired him and am sorry to learn of his passing. God speed.
Glenn Friedman
Laura Policastro
December 12, 2023
Norm was a very kind individual who loved teaching. My husband Joe passed away and I needed to learn how to take care of our pool. Norm was very kind and patient with me. We became friends during my many lessons of pool 101 as we referred to it. We would always have a cup of tea together after a visit. Even after I sold my home 4 years ago I gladly referred him as the go to guy about pools. I´m sure my husband Joe and him are having tea and a beer together as I write this. The world has lost another wonderful man .
God Bless your family as they will miss you terribly .
Laura Corino -Policastro
Coralie Willett
November 22, 2023
My condolences to Mary Beth and Joanne. Norm Jr was the son of our step Dad, Norm Sr. Have very fond memories of you all. Best wishes to the family
Coralie
Chuck Swenson
November 20, 2023
Played football with Norm and worked with him for 30 plus years at Ramapo. Great guy- he would give you his shirt off his back! A Ramapo legend!
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Judy Edler Rabinowitz
November 20, 2023
My twin brother Bucky and I grew up with Norm from Kindergarten through HS. Bucky had raised his family in Norm´s childhood home in the Sicomac area of Wyckoff. He gave a lot of himself in sports and guidance to many graduates of Ramapo, leaving great memories to many students. He is a legend to be hold.
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