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- Posted: Monday, November 10, 2014 3:41 pm
Stephen Norwich, age 45, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his work residence in Ovid, NY, on Sunday, November 9, 2014. He was born in Niagara Falls on April 21, 1969, the son of Marie (Chirumblo) Berds and Paul Norwich. Stephen was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Shortly after graduation, Stephen joined the United States Army Reserve and proudly went on to serve in Operation Desert Storm during the First Gulf Conflict. He transferred over to the NYS Army National Guard in 1995, where he served with honor during September 11th and the years following. He was honorably discharged in 2003. Stephen worked as a journeyman carpenter for Carpenters UBCJA Local 280.
After his military service, he went to the NYS Corrections Academy and worked as a Corrections Officer in several facilities throughout the state. He was most recently employed at Five Points Correction Facility in Romulus, NY, where he had recently been promoted to Sergeant. He had great love and respect for his fellow C.O. "Brothers", and spoke fondly of the bonds he had made throughout his life, in the lines of both duty to country and duty to upholding the law.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing, working on all of his various projects around the home, and spending time being best buddies with his granddaughter, Rachel.
Stephen is survived by his wife of 24 years, Robin (Siuta) Norwich; his children, Elizabeth Norwich (Joseph Linnane) and Christopher Norwich; his granddaughter, Rachel Linnane; his mother, Marie(John) Berds of Niagara Falls; his sister, Christine (Norwich) Wells of Niagara Falls; his brother, Raymond (Sherry) Norwich of Grand Island; and his grandmother, Rheta Bator of Wheatfield. Also survived by his dearly beloved aunts, Susan (Bill) Robson of North Tonawanda and Florence (Ron) Pharis of Boise, Idaho; his uncle, Harold Chirumblo of Ransomville; his aunt, Mary Ann(Norwich) Murphy; his uncle, Leonard (Francesca) Norwich of Pennsylvania; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones. He is also survived by his best friend, Craig (Jeanette) Schultz of North Tonawanda. Stephen was pre- deceased by his wonderful father and mother- in-law, Billy and Helen Siuta of Niagara Falls.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-9 PM on Thursday only at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, 356 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. Services will be cared for privately. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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1969 - 2014 (45 years)