NORMAN G. VANTINE,
age 83, formerly of Etna, NY passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Northwoods of Cortland. Born April 15, 1925, in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Ralph G. and Isabelle Patchen Vantine. He is survived by his wife, Barbara S. Vantine, whom he married November 9, 1944; his daughter, Roberta J. Dawson; son, Robert E. (Terri) Vantine; daughter-in-law, Donna S. Vantine; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, N. Frank Vantine.
He worked for the Navy in Auburn, NY at the American Locomotive and then returned to Ithaca, NY to work at Therm, Inc. He retired, after 27 years at Cornell University, as head of the machine shop. Norman was a charter member of the Etna Fire Dept., member of the Dryden Baptist Church and Dryden Senior Citizens.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Peruville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dryden Baptist Church, P.O. Box 388, Dryden, NY 13053 or to the Etna Fire Dept., P.O. Box 300, Etna, NY 13062. Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY is assisting the family. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
Norman G. Vantine
April 15, 1925 - September 10, 2008
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