Norman A. Samurin

ALLEGANY - Norman A. Samurin, of Allegany, passed away suddenly Saturday (Feb. 24, 2018) at his home.

Born March 2, 1944, in Irvington, N.J., he was the son of Gilbert and Helen Loshin Samurin. On June 12, 1966, in Short Hills, N.J., he married Ann Haskin, who survives.

Mr. Samurin graduated from Livingston N.J. High School and later received a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J.

He began employment for Elliott Co., in Jeannette, Pa., for 13 years and then he worked for Dresser Industries in Houston for three years. In 1983, he and his family moved to Allegany, where for 30 years he worked at Dresser Rand. In recent years he had worked from his home as an engineering consultant for QMC Co., Ltd.

He was a member and past president of the B'Nai Israel Temple in Olean and his hobbies included golfing and operating a small photography service for special occasions. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and served as a former president of two different local chapters. He also used his leadership skills as a regional vice president of an eastern region of mechanical engineers.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 51 years, are a son, Steven (Darcy) Samurin of West Seneca; a daughter, Sharon (John) Pallas of North Olmsted, Ohio; five grandchildren, Zachary Samurin, Taylor Samurin, Alexis Pallas, Isabelle Pallas and Thomas Pallas; a sister, Carol (Ken) Nover of South Amboy, N.J.; and nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2018) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. Services will immediately follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in B'Nai Israel Cemetery, in Olean.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to B'Nai Israel Temple, PO Box 224, Olean, NY 14760.

Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.