Norma was born to Charles and Gertrude Totten on July 4, 1931 in Mt. Kisco Hospital. She married John Bryson on July 11, 1948, in Goldens Bridge, NY. He predeceased her in 2003.
Along with her husband, and later her sons, she was the owner and operator of Bryson's Towing for over 60 years. Until her health declined she remained active in the business as a 24 hour dispatcher, which she enjoyed. She was also willing to drive a tow truck if needed. She took great pleasure in helping her daughters manage many local fundraising tag sales. Her greatest joy was her summer home in Corinth, NY, where she shared many happy days with all of her family.
She is survived by two sons, John Jr. (Sally) of Croton Falls, Paul (Linda) of Brewster, two daughters, Jan (Hal) Smith of Somers, and Kathy (Paul) Rosasco of North Salem. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Tracy, Tiffany, Melissa, Paul Jr. and Megan Bryson, Tami Martinelli, Tina Wilson, Travis Smith, Sandy Manno, and Paul Jr. and Lauren Rosasco. Also survived by great-grandchildren, Kurt, Nicholas, Camdyn and one on the way.
A service will be held on Thursday, August 7 at 10 AM at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8. Interment will follow in Peach Pond Cemetery, North Salem.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Croton Falls Fire Dept.
Published in The Journal News on Aug. 6, 2014
Norma was born to Charles and Gertrude Totten on July 4, 1931 in Mt. Kisco Hospital. She married John Bryson on July 11, 1948, in Goldens Bridge, NY. He predeceased her in 2003.
Along with her husband, and later her sons, she was the owner and operator of Bryson's Towing for over 60 years. Until her health declined she remained active in the business as a 24 hour dispatcher, which she enjoyed. She was also willing to drive a tow truck if needed. She took great pleasure in helping her daughters manage many local fundraising tag sales. Her greatest joy was her summer home in Corinth, NY, where she shared many happy days with all of her family.
She is survived by two sons, John Jr. (Sally) of Croton Falls, Paul (Linda) of Brewster, two daughters, Jan (Hal) Smith of Somers, and Kathy (Paul) Rosasco of North Salem. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Tracy, Tiffany, Melissa, Paul Jr. and Megan Bryson, Tami Martinelli, Tina Wilson, Travis Smith, Sandy Manno, and Paul Jr. and Lauren Rosasco. Also survived by great-grandchildren, Kurt, Nicholas, Camdyn and one on the way.
A service will be held on Thursday, August 7 at 10 AM at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8. Interment will follow in Peach Pond Cemetery, North Salem.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Croton Falls Fire Dept.
Published in The Journal News on Aug. 6, 2014
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