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Saturday

February

Visitation

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home

344 Route 9 North

Manalapan, New Jersey, United States

732-972-8484

Saturday

February

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home

344 Route 9 North

Manalapan, New Jersey, United States

732-972-8484

CJ posted a symbolic gesture

Sunday, May 1, 2022

I woke up this morning and happened to mention a story about a very old and dear friend to my husband.I decided to see if this friend was on Facebook— but instead I found an obituary. I am shocked and saddened. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Arlene and the children. Norman and I grew up together in East New York. He and his Aunt Rose lived on Vermont Street. We would look out the backs of our windows and wave. Everyone in the neighborhood knew and loved him. We became good friends. I remember taking many train trips to Trenton to visit his mom and sister. I remember how popular Norman was as a percussionist in his band the Shades of Black. He would get standing ovations for his conga solos. What a passionate player! My prayers are forever with you and your family. Rest In Peace.

Mrs Leaks posted a symbolic gesture

Saturday, February 12, 2022

To the family Our sincere condolences to you. Norman was a lovely person and always had a smile on his face. My husband met Norman doing what he enjoyed which was fishing and they immediately connected. Norman introduced us to his lovely wife and children and we became friends. May he Rest In Peace and you cherish all the wonderful moments. Mr & Mrs Robert Leaks, Jr.

Kurtis Ross posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

While fishing the Reservoir I came upon a part of the shore line by the Environment Center and this brother was fishing and I daid "how's it going" and he politely said "it would be better if I was on that boot, couldn't get him off after that we became close fishing buddies and friend. My dad always said "there's no such thing as a strange, just a friend you haven't meet yet" I MET MY FRIEND THAT DAY IN JUNE 2002.

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Norman William Drayton

1954 - 2022

Visitation

Funeral Service

Freehold

47 East Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 462-0808 Fax: (732) 462-9784
Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

Manalapan

344 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: (732) 972-8484 Fax: (732) 972-9225
Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

Norman William Drayton

1954 - 2022

Visitation

Funeral Service

Freehold

47 East Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 462-0808 Fax: (732) 462-9784Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

Manalapan

344 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: (732) 972-8484 Fax: (732) 972-9225Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

47 East Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 462-0808 Fax: (732) 462-9784
Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

344 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: (732) 972-8484 Fax: (732) 972-9225
Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662