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1934
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2025
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Norman Zercher Obituary
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. Interment will be private. A full obituary will be published in Wednesday's edition of The Day.
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Trish Davis
December 5, 2025
I have so many memories of the 4 of us. Dining out or bowling, the laughter never stopped. Norm is at peace now and he and Patrick are dreaming up a trick or two.
Jill Quinn
April 16, 2025
Ellie
So sorry to hear the passing of Norm. Sincere condolences to you and your family
Billy Secl
April 15, 2025
... Norman ,, Your Obit Was Well Written And Funny ,, Except For "Good Bye",, Instead "See Yah Later" ,, My Condolences To Your Family ... See Yah Later Norman ...
Tom Sullivan
April 13, 2025
I will always remember Norm as a caring and dedicated Dad to Jeff. Rest in peace.
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Karen Bailey
April 12, 2025
So sorry to hear about the loss of Norm. I never got to know him very well when I came to CT with Steve Lavin, but he always impressed me as a wonderful person. May his memory be a blessing.
Karen Bailey (CO).
Janice and Donald Archer
April 11, 2025
Dear Ellie....
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Norm....
He was truly a wonderful man and will be sadly missed ..Hugs to all...
Gary Zercher
April 10, 2025
Dad, I am sure this is not goodbye, but only so long for now. You were the best and most supportive father and will be missed by all who knew you. Love you and miss you already! Rest in peace.
Joe Giaimo
April 9, 2025
Dear Ellie and family. What I remember the most about Norm was his infectious humor ... always smiling and laughing. At our monthly CT Pest Control Association meetings, Norm always had us laughing. As a former president of the CPCA, I had the honor of presenting Norm with the Man Of The Year award for all his pest control achievements and dedication to the industry over the years. He will be missed. I´ll bet he´s already making the angels laugh. Joe GIAIMO
Tom Horn
April 9, 2025
Dear Ellie. May you find the support needed in the days ahead. I can only suspect that Norman never lost his sense of humor so that will be a great loss. I am now in between trips but I wanted to let you know I have prayed for God to be very near to you during this transition to life without Norman to care for.
Tom Horn
Jane and Bob.
April 9, 2025
Beautiful obituary. Norm was one in a million and we are glad we knew him.
Gene and Patty Crosmer
April 9, 2025
With deepest sympathy to you Norm and your family. We will always remember how you we never without a smile on your face or a funny antidote or two. Always a pleasure to be in your company. Ellie always kept us updated on your progress and she always did it with a smile in her heart. We are sorry we cannot make the service but, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love from patty and Gene
Sandy Hatton
April 9, 2025
You will be greatly missed you always make everyone laugh and will always be remembered as the Mouse Man rest in peace till we meet again
Cortland and Linda (Miner) Bryant
April 9, 2025
To Gary, Grace and Jeff, kind of lost track of you all. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the comfort of the Lord be your resting place. Praying for you all as you go through the grieving part. Knowing Jesus died for us first and when we place our faith in Him we will be rejoicing when we all go on to eternity.
Joyce Gardner
April 9, 2025
Ellie, with heartfelt sympathy to you, your family, Norm family and friends of both of yours. RIP Norm, I will miss seeing you at the "mailboxes". Ellie, God Bless!
Thomas Mac Dougall
April 9, 2025
I remember as a child 9 years old visiting Grace Gary n Jeff of course Sam the Labrador n seeing Mr Z come home in his Advark termite control car it was the best childhood any kid can have RIP my friend
Trish Davis
April 9, 2025
It has been awhile since I've talked with Norm but he and his wife were long time friends and bowling buddies and dinner partners. He was a great friend to me and my husband always ready with a smile or a laugh. I thank God for having a friend like him in my life. Rest in peace my friend.
Dave Fairman
April 9, 2025
Rest in Peace
Grace Lewis
April 9, 2025
I love you Daddy, always your little girl . I will miss you but like you said you will be with us all
Stephen linicus
April 9, 2025
Norm rest in peace. Worked years ago at Eastern chemical with you. This is the best obit I ever read.
Dave Fairman
April 8, 2025
Rest in Peace
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