Norman Albert Whiteman

Norman Albert Whiteman, Jr., age 62 of Moneta, VA, formerly of Hazlet, NJ, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Sr. and Carol Whiteman; father-in-law, Richard Morey; mother-in-law, Joyce Morey; and “Dog”, Sugar. Surviving are his beloved wife and best friend of 44 years, Laura “Morey” Whiteman; his beloved children, Melissa, Jessica (Will) and Christopher (Tom) and grandchildren, Jayce and Finnan; brother, Jimmy (Mary) Whiteman; two brothers and one sister; sister-in-law, Tricia (Rich) Huegel and Robyn (Bret) Dzibela; and many nieces and nephews. Norman was retired from DHL with over 29 years of service and worked in addition for the Asbury Park Press for 15 years. He was a volunteer firefighter serving at the West Keansburg Fire Company in West Keansburg, NJ and was also a member of union Local 295. He attended the La Guardia Academy of Aeronautics in Queens, NY as he had a love for airplanes. Norman was an LOYAL Jets and Mets fan. He loved vacationing in Aruba and fishing and was able to take the fishing trip of a lifetime to Panama with his Uncle Billy and Richie. Norman was a very self-less, hardworking “Papa” as he worked two jobs so his wife, Laura could stay at home and raise their children. Family was always his #1 priority. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the ASPCA. Local services will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake.