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Norman Perate Obituary
Norman F. Perate, 91, of Laureldale, passed away on July 4, 2013 at Berks Heim.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Crawford) Perate.
Mr. Perate was employed as a warehouse manager for Pear and Company of Reading for 26 years, retiring in 1977.
Norman enjoyed dancing, cooking, spending time with family, and was known as "Uncle Norm" to everybody.
Uncle Norm will be remembered by his friends and family for his love. He loved dancing the Mummers Strut, and shouting out "One More Time!" to the band. Uncle Norm always carried dollar bills to give out to children.
Mr. Perate was a member of Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Union and was a 70-year member of Victor Emmanuel, II Beneficial Society.
Mr. Perate was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Lillian J. (Garipoli) Perate.
Survivors include his companion of 17 years, Phyllis Barrett of Laureldale; many nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, many great-great-nieces and nephews, and many great-great-great nieces and nephews.
A service will take place at Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc., 16th and Rockland Streets, Reading, PA 19604, On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call from 9-11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Norman's name to Berks Heim, 1243 County Road, Leesport, PA 19533.
Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Perate
A typical family get together with Uncle Norman and our beloved Phyllis during the holidays with my parents, Lana and Terrance Fick
Christie Fick
July 12, 2013
Everytime I think of you Uncle Norm, I smile. You lived life to the fullest and seemed to get it just right. My family always looked forward to our visits to see you and your laugh, dance moves, love for life and ability to get a party started at the drop of a dime will be dearly missed. I can only hope to live a life as rich and as full as yours. Love always, Christie Fick
Angelina Gates (Flowers)
July 11, 2013
Uncle Norman... hoping that there is room for one more "angel" and that you can save a dance for me. See you in HIS time. Love you with all my heart.
Love - Angel (Angelina) Flowers - Gates
The brothers, together in heaven now.
Doloes Mynatt
July 11, 2013
July 10, 2013
How fitting you passed on July 4th, Uncle Norm. So many good memories on your porch watching fireworks when young Love you and forever Dottey (Homan) Boettlin and Family
Kristel Flowers
July 9, 2013
You will be missed,Uncle Norman.I have so many memories growing up with you and Aunt Lil.,always telling us stories,always feeding us,and of course always dancing!Then,we met Phyllis who also brought you joy and a great dance partner.I will always remember you pulling us up to the dance floor and whipping us around with your energy and laughter and your "One More Time"!!!I know you are amongst the Angels now!!!!!We love you!!!-Kristel,Felicia,Rebecca,Gabriella & Lucas
Lana Fick ( DiMaio)
July 9, 2013
My Dearest Uncle Norman,never in all my years have I known anyone with a bigger "heart". To know you was truly to love you. Ever since I was a little girl, you made me feel like I was sooo special; just the way you made "every one" of your family and friends feel; but, I felt Blessed to have you for my Uncle even if I did have to share you with the world! I loved sitting around the table sharing the good news and the bad, while feasting on a bowl of your "hot peppers" and you and Terry would have your Scotch. I loved dancing with you; ( even if I couldn't dance as good as Robin; you didn't mind.) I'm so glad my great big family got to meet and Love their Uncle Norman as much as I did; you and Phyliss were the hit of our Family Reunions. I feel truly Blessed to have had you in my life and look forward to being with you again. Until then, I have a ton of fond memories, and when I look to the Heavens, I'll be seeing you and Aunt Lill trip the light fantastic. Always in my heart; Love, Lana Gene.
Cheryl Moore
July 8, 2013
Thank you Norman for our dance here at Berks Heim.
Berks Heim
July 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Troy,Hilary and kids
July 7, 2013
RIP Uncle Norman u will be missed.
Rosemarie Kosma
July 7, 2013
Dearest Norm, How you touched the lives of so many. My family, friends and I loved you so much. I so enjoyed borrowing you from Phyllis and having you dance with me, when noone else knew how at Jerry's shows. I will always remember how you enjoyed my singing and how you would always tap out the rhythm of a great swing tune that I enjoy singing, with your feet before starting to dance across the room with the lovely Phyllis. The Mummers Strut? Priceless. Karaoke was great with you but having you see and dance to my band months back was such a great gift to me. Now dancing in the great somewhere, "Over The Rainbow",sipping on your scotch, May You Rest in the arms of the Lord and know that I will miss you always. May God Bless You Always. Love, Rose Kosma
July 7, 2013
Barbara And Ronald Oxenreider our Condolence to his family
Donna Garipoli
July 7, 2013
Uncle Norm Your love will live on forever!
Elizabeth DeFazio Wills
July 6, 2013
RIP Uncle Norn. Have many fond memories you visiting our Family. My Dad Frankie Sr thought the world of you...DeFazio Wills Family
Brenda Oxenreider
July 6, 2013
Oh Uncle Norm!! You are at peace and we all will miss you! Will never forget our dance and dances, you loved stepping on my toes after a few scotches. You always remembered every thing and your laughter always brought such happiness to us all... Many hugs with love sent to you. Please tell Liz and Pete we love them too. God Bless
Robin Flowers
July 6, 2013
RIP Uncle Norman OUR CONDOLENCES to PHYLLIS & ALL the Families related to Him.
Uncle Norman was the Ultimate of Relatives. Loved by ALL. He
Showered HIS LOVE for EVERYONE at ALL Times. So Caring and
Considerate. Our Family will Miss Uncle Norman Immensely.
Robin Flowers ( Children: Angelina, Kristel & Christian & All Their Families) and Gene Bujnovsky
Kerry Crupi-Wagner
July 6, 2013
I was blessed to be loved by you for 55 years. Get the party started, we will all join you again some day. Until then, you will be missed. Love you Uncle Norman. "Salute"
Anthony Garipoli,Sr
July 6, 2013
Uncle Norm,
You will be sadly missed by all. You were an amazing man and an inspiration to all. You as we were blessed with Aunt Lil, your wife of 54 years. Your love for family and friends will live forever. You then met another amazing person, Phyliss. Your ongoing comittment to family and friends continued. The parties, weekend gatherings and plenty of. your prepared food will be. missed. You have had a rough 7 months during your final days. As sad as it was I was blessed to have been by your side while you took your last breath. You were not alone and suffer no more. You have now joined to return with aunt Lil, your family gone before. But most of all our Lord, Jesus Christ. Heaven better be prepared to party. I will hear you say "One more time" from above. May you rest in peace. With all my love!
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