St. Mary's Catholic Church
1019 West 6th Street
Freeport, TX
77541
Monday, April 7, 2014
6pm -8pm
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October 6, 1924 - April 4, 2014
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He was born on October 6, 1924 in Freeport to Anitus and Anita Landry. Norman graduated from Freeport High School in 1942. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and became a part of the Texas Task Force. He served at Pearl Harbor for two years during World War II.
He married his high school sweetheart, Leola Girouard and they were married for 61 years until she passed away in 2007. Following his years of service in the Navy he worked for the Freeport Sulfphur Company for 20 years and then Dow Chemical for 22 until his retirement in 1985.
Norman was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3365 and a member of the Fourth Degree Freeport Assembly 1120. He was the leader of the "rat pack" meeting at the back of the church before mass. Norman was also the "CEO" of the coffee club meeting at Mc Donalds. Norman was also known as the "king" of the mall walkers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Leola, daughter Ann White and brothers Herman and Earl Landry.
He is survived by his daughter Kathy Bruce of Freeport. Son Norman, Jr. and wife Sally of Missouri City,son-in law Mike White of Jones Creek,
5 grandchildren: Anne Marie Cervenka, and husband Brian of Sugar Land, Laura Gilbey and husband Sean of Austin,Michael White of Houston, Andy Bruce and wife Liza of San Marcos,Amy Bruce of Austin,6 great grandchildren: Alex, Adam, and Grace Cervenka of Sugar Land, Matthew, Cate, and Anna Gilbey of Austin,
2 sisters: Dorothy Nelson of Brazoria, and Joyce Hargrove of Mountainview, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends 6pm until 8pm Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with 7pm Rosary. The funeral mass will be 10am Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Edmund P. Eduatre officiating with the Fourth Degree Knights in attendance. Pall bearers will be Michael White, Brian Cervenka, Sean Gilbey, Alex Cervenka, Adam Cervenka, and Andy Bruce. Honorary pall bearers will be his god son Paul Louviere, the Coffee Club and the Mall Wallkers.
The family would like to thank Dr. Amin and the third floor staff at Brazosport Regional Health Care for their loving care. Also the family appreciates the support of family and friends during this time.
Norman was "Pa" to all of us and was loved dearly. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.
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13 Condolence(s)
Gail O’Donnell Theriot
Klein, TX
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
I didn't know that Norman had passed away. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He and my Dad James were best of friends in their youth and I dearly loved him.
Karen Arrington Jordan
Farmington, NM
Friday, May 2, 2014
To Kathy and families: We were so saddened to learn of the passing of your dear dad. May God give you extra strength and peace, and may you hold onto many good memories of your parents. I always admired you in school, and I realized recently we are kin through marriage. Take care, Karen, David, Lauren & Laura
Justine & Leon Hubenak
Jones Creek, TX
Saturday, April 12, 2014
We will miss his smiling, kind face at St. Mary's.
So sorry for your loss. May God bless the family during this difficult time.
Glenda Moore Barrett
Matagorda, TX
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Kathy, you and family are in mine and my Mom's (Marie Moore) thoughts and prayers. My parents would always tell me how they always enjoyed visiting with your Dad at the Mall after he and my Dad walked. He was a very kind and thoughtful person. May God comfort you during this very difficult time. Glenda Moore Barret and Marie Moore
Annette Bain
Sugar Land, TX
Monday, April 7, 2014
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Pa was an amazing man, strong and faith-filled. And he raised a wonderful family! I know he will be missed, but he will live on in all of you. All our love to you!
Jim Verboon
, TX
Monday, April 7, 2014
I knew Norman from his time as maintenance leader at Lhc 6. He was such a nice guy to work with, I am saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
Bruce Norman
Prairieville, LA
Monday, April 7, 2014
I can remember as a child at St. Mary's, Mr. Landry always greeted me like I was the person he most wanted to see. The last time I saw him was at the church festival a few years back and he treated me the same way.
I'll miss that.
Bruce Norman
S. L. "Red" Carroll
Jones Creek, TX
Monday, April 7, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to the family. I worked with and later for Mr. Landry over a span of 20 years. Never in my life did I work for a more compassionate and dedicated man. This old world will miss you Norman.
Red Carroll
Jody Cannon
Drasco, AR
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Daughter of Phyllis Hargrove.
Patsy Brenk Lubojacky
Rosharon, TX
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Kathy, Norman and Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Mr. Laundry has always been a great friend and fantastic neighbor when I was growing up on Ninth Street. He will be missed. May God Bless you all through this time of sorrow.
Janie Heath
Freeport, TX
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Norman Landry was as kind and decent a man as I have ever met. I was privileged to get to know him in recent years when I spent time with my father. He had a wonderful calming effect whenever he was around. He was a great friend to my Dad. Freeport won't be the same without him.
Cleta Brookstein
Garrison, TX
Saturday, April 5, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. I know your life won't be the same without your Dad. That was a wonderful tribute to him and I know he was very proud of his family. Praying for peace and for God's guidance in your lives through this difficult time.
Jimmy & Mary Reaux
Kingwood, TX
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Our love and prayers go to the family