Class of 1954
Norman W."Norm" Lindberg
Born on May 6, 1936
LINDBERG, Norman W."Norm" Norman W. "Norm" Lindberg, 72, of Andover died unexpectedly, Friday, (September 26, 2008). Norm was predeceased by his parents, Eric and Hildegard Lindberg of Cromwell and a brother, Lennart Lindberg of Costa Mesa, CA.
Norm graduated from Middletown High School in 1954. He was best known as a clarinet player in the school band, and played 1st clarinet in his junior and senior years in the Connecticut All State Band at the Bushnell Memorial in Hartford. After high school he joined the Connecticut Air National Guard and served for eight years. He worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft (United Technologies) from 1957 until his retirement in 1992. He served most of his 35 years with the company as a Paymaster at all the branch plants in Connecticut, including Middletown, Southington and North Haven.
After retiring, Norm moved to Andover where he loved to fish, hike and hunt with his Labrador retrievers, Mocha and Kona. Kona was Norm's best friend, splashing in the river chasing fish, retrieving pheasants and taking daily walks through the woods. Norm was a member of the Glastonbury Sportsman's Association, and as an unofficial photographer, he compiled photo albums to document club activities. Norm also enjoyed fly fishing and was a member of the Salmon River Anglers Association.
Norm is survived by his two daughters, Anne Lindberg of Middletown and Karen Lindberg, her husband John Tarascio and sons, Jack and Joey of Thousand Oaks, CA; a loving partner of 25 years, Nancy Richards of Andover; his aunt, Ruth Anderson of Melbourne, FL, former wife Jacqueline Grieco of St. Petersburg Beach, FL.; as well as cousins all over the United States.
A graveside service will be held at the New West Cemetery in Cromwell for family members only. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice. The Carlson Funeral Home of New Britain is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com