Harold R. Normoyle Sr. of Brentwood died at home in his sleep on February 19, 2017. He was 87.
One of 11 children, he was born on February 4, 1930, to Raymond Normoyle Sr. and Jenny Lucas, and the family resided in East Quogue.
Mr. Normoyle enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 1947 and served as a seaman apprentice. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to civilian life. He later married and supported his family as a “Jack of all trades,” including long haul truck driver, leisure boat/yacht captain, a bayman, and builder/carpenter. He was forced into early retirement due to injuries on a construction job when he was in his late 50s.
When he was 82 years old, he suffered multiple strokes that debilitated him for a time but with stubborn perseverance, he grew strong again and spent his last 16 months enjoying as much of life as it would give him, survivors said.
He was a strong, hardworking, giving, loving man who never hesitated to help his family whenever it was needed. Survivors said he was loved and respected by many.
Mr. Normoyle is survived by his children, Richard Downs and wife Bernadette of Florida, Harold Normoyle Jr. of New York, Wendy Normoyle of Connecticut, Kathryn Flannery and husband Mickey of New York, and stepdaughter, Brenda Crenshaw and husband Daniel Crenshaw of Alabama; 17 grandchildren, Richard D. Jr., JoAnn, Heather, Harold IV, Richard, Jonathan, Kristi, Jessica, Nicole, RJ, Corrine, Brendon, Renee, Nikki, Tanya, Terence and Robert; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two children, Arnold Gillian Normoyle and Susan Scadding, both of whom resided in Canada.
Mr. Normoyle is also survived by his ex-wife, Ruth Downs Normoyle; three sisters, Ella Mae Brown, Alice Daugherty and Ellen Marsh; and a brother, Raymond Normoyle Sr. He was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Kruk, Gertrude Carter and Deloris Turner; and three brothers, Jay and George Normoyle and Alan Bucemi.
A service was held on February 22 at the Scott Funeral Home in Hampton Bays. Burial, with a Navy Honor Guard, took place on February 24 at Calverton National Cemetery.
on Feb 27, 2017