Richard Patrick Norton

Richard Patrick Norton, 43, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, at home in Wyckoff, NJ.

Born in Trenton, and raised in Hamilton, Rich moved to Hoboken before settling in Wyckoff. A diligent and focused student, he graduated from St. Gregory the Great Elementary School and Steinert High School, with the Class of 1992 where he was not only an honors student but also co-captain of the football team and member of the golf team. He was a Cum Laude graduate of The College of New Jersey, Class of 1996 earning his degree in Business Administration. Rich then graduated from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, Class of 1999, earning his Juris Doctorate of Law.

During his high school and college career, Rich was very athletic and focused on his academics. In addition, he was instrumental, along with his brother, Brian, in assisting their parents, Richard and Doris, in founding their business, Eastern Armored Services, Inc.

Rich was a Partner with Hartmann, Doherty, Rosa, Berman & Bulbulia in River Edge, where he focused on corporate restructuring, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Before joining the firm as Partner, he acquired 20 years experience in bankruptcy and restructuring practices at firms in New York and New Jersey. Rich also had extensive experience counseling clients on a range of business development and representing clients in commercial disputes.

Over the years, Rich attained many Bar admissions including, State of New York, State of New Jersey, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, District of New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.

Rich identified proudly with his Irish heritage. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, adventures outdoors, traveling and road trips. He took pride in his property, recently finding solace in landscaping at home. Above all else Rich loved his family and treasured time with his son, Jake.

Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Carl and Ann Carey and his paternal grandparents, George and Elvia Norton; Rich is survived by his wife, Julia E. Trawniczek Norton of Wyckoff; his son, Jake Richard Norton; his parents, J. Richard and Doris M. (Carey) Norton of Hamilton Square; his brother, Brian Daniel Norton of New York, NY; his step-son Christian Raymond of Wyckoff; his aunt and uncle, Carol and Anthony Derrico; many cousins including, Anthony Derrico; and many friends, including Paul "PJ" Cosgrove and Ed Kopera.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Interment following Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 10, 2017, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great R.C. Church, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690.

Contributions may be made in Rich's memory to St. Gregory the Great Academy by visiting In Memory Of at www.inmemoryof-memorial.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690.