Norman B. Sugrue, Rehoboth businessman
Norman B. Sugrue, 70, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Cadbury at Lewes. He was born April 1, 1941, son of the late Bernard A. and Margaret E. (Kanode) Sugrue.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sugrue was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Geneva L. (Loy) Sugrue; and his sister Helen May Vechery. He is survived by two sons: Norman B. Sugrue Jr. and his wife Shannon of Rehoboth Beach and Eric C. Sugrue of Rehoboth Beach; two daughters: Jennifer S. Burton and her husband Robert R. of Rehoboth Beach and Holly D. Sugrue of Milton; and four grandchildren: Samuel Burton, Dahlyn Sugrue, Shea Sugrue, and Genna Burton.
Mr. Sugrue attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Chevy Chase, Md., St. John’s High School, Washington, D.C. and Georgetown University, graduating in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in business.
Mr. Sugrue and his father owned and operated Norman Ford in College Park, Md. until 1976 when the business was sold to Koons Ford. At that time he moved to Rehoboth Beach and started his career of 33 years in real estate working for Jack Lingo Realtor. He served his community as past Rehoboth Beach town commissioner for two terms and was a member of Rehoboth Beach Country Club, and Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase. He was a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church and enjoyed coaching Rehoboth Little League, antiquing, boating, collecting coins and stamps, music, cooking and entertaining for many friends, cheering for the Redskins, and playing volleyball at Deauville Beach. Mr. Sugrue was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear friend.
A celebration of Mr. Sugrue’s Life will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, with the Rev. Max Wolf and the Rev. Jim Manion officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
