NORMAN MCKENNAN

McKENNAN--Norman J. Norman James McKennan, (resident of Brooklyn, NY) born May 24, 1930, passed away peacefully at home, early April 1, 2021. He was surrounded by Dr. Edsel L. Hocker, Jr., faithful caretaker, confidant, and "surrogate" son of many years. Norman was one of the last of a close group of friends; his good friend, (Attorney Irving H. Glasgow) of 40 years, preceded Norman's passing in July, 2004. The surviving childhood friend, Norma Bradshaw (Manhattan) and the other close diverse friends, formed a cohesive unwavering village of supporters headed by Norman as Dr. Hocker pursed his academic goals throughout the years. Raised by his Aunt Anna (Anna Floyd) and Uncle (Fred Floyd) since the age of 11 and loved and befriended by his one year older cousin, Jacqueline Haddocks, who was also instrumental in providing a stable and loving environment, since Norman's mother had become chronically ill. Norman always professed the deepest love and appreciation for his Aunt Anna and family. Norman attended DeWitt Clinton High School (Bronx) selected over the specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School (Manhattan). He attended CCNY, Brooklyn College (BA, MA (School Psychology), Advanced Certificate (Guidance and Counseling). Held the positions of Assistant Director of Admission (Brooklyn College), licensed School Psychologist (NYC Board of Education), and held other positions within NYC... Also a successful black male model (The Grace Del Marco Agency/Commercial Print Modeling)... Norman's interests were varied and diverse... Baseball enthusiast (strongly influenced by Jackie Robinson), traveling, cooking/social gatherings, supporter of the theater/performing arts [Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Harlem School of the Arts, reading, crossword puzzles, cinephile, classical/ contemporary music (impressive collection). Survived by family and loved by deceased, including Jacqueline Haddocks, cousin (Daytona Beach, Florida); Anna Simpson Floyd, Aunt, deceased, (Harlem, New York); Fred Floyd, Uncle, deceased, (Harlem, New York); Tom Floyd, cousin, deceased, (Harlem, New York); Margaret Ellis Floyd, cousin, (Marietta, Georgia); Jackie Haddocks' family members, Joy Haddocks James, daughter, (Boynton Beach, Florida); Adrian Norman Haddocks, son, (Daytona Beach, Florida); Charlotte Cornell Haddocks, daughter, (Coral Springs, Florida); Norman lived a rich and productive life reflecting an engaging intellect and humor, and a generosity of heart and spirit. Will be profoundly missed by those that loved and knew him, while enjoying the unique experience of basking in his light of truth and honesty. For those who wish to make a contribution in Norman's memory, they may be made to The Association of Black Psychologists, 7119 Allentown Road, Suite 203, Ft. Washington, MD 20744.