Norman Emerson Allen, 95, of Newport News, VA, reunited with the love of his life on November 1, 2022. He was born in Worcester, MA. He was the son of Harold D. Allen and Marion E. (Bain) Allen. Norm was predeceased by his wife of 70 years Silvana (Volpato) Allen, his parents, brothers Calvin and Robert and half brother Terry.
Norm enlisted in the Army at 17 and was stationed in Italy with the Trieste United States Troops (TRUST) where he met the love of his life, Silvana; Germany, Greenland, Vietnam, and various bases in the U.S. He was a senior paratrooper and expert marksman. He retired to Newport News after 23 years of military service. Norm also retired after 20 years with GEICO working in the Hampton office.
Norm and his bride became mall-walkers and Norm logged over 10,000 miles, traveled around the U.S. visiting family and friends, went to Hawaii frequently and traveled to Greece. For their 50th anniversary, they went to Italy to the same church that they were married in.
Norm loved life, laughter, and food. He will be remembered for his wit, comedy, sweet tooth, and positive attitude. He never met a stranger he didn’t like and was always “fit as a fiddle”, felt “better than the weather”, and “if he felt any better he would be twins”.
Norm’s memories are cherished by his loving family: daughters Linda (Bernie), Claudette (Don), Debbie (Dave), Pat (Sonny), and his son Andy. Also surviving are his grandchildren Terry, Shannon, Anthony, Chris, Marla, Jamie, and Gregory, and 7 great-grandchildren. Norm’s sister Janet Allen also survives him and numerous extended family members in the United States and abroad.
The family would like to express special heartfelt thanks to longtime family friends Ute Lovell and Helen Chewning, and wishes to acknowledge the kindness and support from Interim Healthcare Hospice, and Altmeyer Funeral Homes.
Full military services will be held on Monday, November 28th at 1 pm at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral Home-Denbigh Chapel is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any contributions made to mark the passing of Norman be directed to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
