Norman Joseph Coury 1926-2021
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Norman Joseph Coury, 94, of New Castle, Pa., formerly of Youngstown, went to Heaven peacefully, to be reunited with his dear wife, Nancy Coury, on Thursday morning, July 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Youngstown, the son of Pete and Ida Thomas Coury.
He lived an exceptionally long, healthy, beautiful and blessed life with enormous love of people. Norman was the proud owner of Coury’s Interior furnishings in Coitsville for 30 years before retiring. He was also the proud owner of an amazing big swimming pool, where he and his wife entertained family and friends for a few decades. It was a magical and blissful place shared by friends and family and was open to whomever when they wanted to visit. Among family, it was often referred to as “Coury’s Country Club” or “the Property” because of the open door policy that endured and because of his generosity and kind heart. Like our dear Lord, the door was open to all people. His deep faith in God was evident in the compassionate and giving way he treated people. He loved creating and construction, and he loved the military, of which he was part as a World War II Army veteran. He also loved to dance, loved music, loved to cook, loved to laugh, but most of all, he tenderly loved his wife, Nancy, whom he joins again in Heaven.
Norman will be greatly missed by his children, Diane (Tom) Jacob of New Castle, Robert Coury of Jupiter, Fla., and Johnny Coury of Canfield. Norman also leaves four remarkable grandchildren, Ginny Jacob of New Castle, Corrie Jacob of Pittsburgh, Christian (Brianna) Coury of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Jacques of Jupiter, along with numerous cousins and friends.
Norman was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife, the former Nancy Beshero, with whom he spent over 59 years of wonderful marriage, until her passing on June 14, 2014; his parents; and his daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Coury.
Family and friends may pay their respects to Norman from 10:30 to 11:55 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 6, 2021, at St. Maron Maronite Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
A Divine Liturgy of Christian burial will be noon Tuesday, July 6, 2021, with the Rev. Tony Massad as officiant. The funeral will be live-streamed on St. Maron’s Facebook page for those who are unable to attend the services in person.
Burial will take place in Poland Riverside Cemetery, where military honors will be provided by the great men of the Ellsworth VFW.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.
Norman had numerous charities he was involved with; please feel free to make a material contribution to the family that will be distributed accordingly.
Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Norman’s family.
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