Norma DeStefano
January 13 1920 - January 22 2021
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Obituary
Norma B. DeStefano, age 101, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Norma was a life-long resident of Grandview Heights and graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1938. She retired from Highlights for Children, was an avid reader and cheered on the OSU Buckeyes! She was also a member of GALA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; and sister, Dolores Myers. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Janis) and Robert (Deborah); grandson, Dustin (Dee) and her great-granddaughter, Jemma. Private family services will be held for the family with entombment at Union Cemetery Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. Arrangements entrusted with the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus.
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Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Norma DeStefano
From : Robert Craig Weber
To : Bob D. and family
Date: January 27th 2021
Bob and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I will always have happy memories of Norma making us cheesy hot dogs after we came home from swimming.
I also happily remember the family huddled in your living room while watching "Ruth Lyons" and "Julia Child, the French Chef," in her early days on Columbus' channel 34. Norman in the corner, and Norma and Ms. Bove on the sofa.
Every time that I return to Columbus from California I go by the Ashland Avenue houses and reminisce.
I just thought of another thing: our endless games of Monopoly on your living room floor.
I remember Norma as a peacemaker and calming influence, presiding over a very boisterous household.
With love, Bobby
From : Colleen O’Reilly Mendenhall
To : Dick, Bob and family
Date: January 25th 2021
You are in our prayers. Aunt Norma always seem to have a smile. Last time I saw her she laughed about getting older and instead just said how she felt blessed to have another day. Hopefully this summer we will be able to have an Italian dinner and share the blessing of Aunt Norma.
From : Eric M Longstreth
To : Bobby D,
Date: January 26th 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Lifting you and your family up during this difficult time.
Eric Longstreth
From : Francie & Dennis Snyder
To : Dick & Family
Date: January 26th 2021
Looks like your mother had a long, active, and wonderful life! Prayers that God will comfort your hearts during this sad time.
From : Jerry and Jill Bolognone
To : Bob DeStefano
Date: January 26th 2021
Bob
Jill and I want express our condolences regarding the death of you mother. Amazing she made it to 101.
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Sincerely
Jerry & Jill
From : Michael Patterson
To : Bob DeStefano
Date: January 26th 2021
I am so sorry to hear about the kids of your mom. Your mom is one of the most important people in your life. I loved my mother and still miss her. I sincerely hope you can find some peace in knowing she is not alone in heaven. Love and prayers to you and your family
Michael Patterson
From : Galen and Ruth Gonser
To : DeStefano Family
Date: January 26th 2021
We will sadly miss our visits with Norma, our neighbor across the street. She was a real asset to our neighborhood and,amazingly,still cooked for herself even at her advanced age, read the newspaper, and stayed in touch with friends and neighbors.
Our best wishes go to her family and friends. May you find comfort in happy memories of a wonderful person.
From : Shelly Rheinfrank
To : Bob and Family
Date: January 26th 2021
Thinking about you all! Sending my thoughts and prayers!
Shelly
From : Zuni /Aonso Corkerton
To : Bob DeStefano
Date: January 26th 2021
Hi, Bob. I wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family. Reaching 101 is quite the accomplishment--lots of years of memory-building! May the memories bring comfort to you.
From : Joann Cavendish
To : DeStefano Family
Date: January 26th 2021
I will miss my dear friend Norma. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From : Gretchen Green
To : Bob and family
Date: January 26th 2021
Bob and family, so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a sweet lady. May her memory be a blessing to you and your family.
Gretchen Green
From : Mike Bashore
To : Bob and Family
Date: January 26th 2021
Thoughts and prayers.
From : John & Judy DiPietro
To : Bob, Deborah, Dick and Family
Date: January 26th 2021
Judy & I would like to send our love to all of you during this difficult time. But it a comfort knowing she lived a long and wonderful life. 101, how amazing. Your mom was one of the nicest moms in the neighborhood. She certainly put up with us! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Judy
From : Jeff Buffer
To : Dick, Dustin and family
Date: January 27th 2021
My condolences on the passing of your mom and grandma.