Obituary of Thomas G. Nordmann

Thomas G. Nordmann, a Rye resident for over 55 years, passed away on April 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Born on February 21, 1929 in Mount Vernon, NY to Clarence and Dorothea Nordmann. He graduated Harrison High School class of 1947. Thomas served in the Army from 1951-1952 and fought in the Korean War. Thomas worked for NY&NH&Hartford Railroad and later was the owner of the Rye Liquor Store where he was fondly known as “ the Prez”. He was an Ex Warden of Rye Fire Department and a Volunteer Firemen. Thomas served on the Board of Greenwood Union Cemetery and was a member of the Rye Lions Club. He was a man of minimal needs and loved woodworking and tending to his gardens. But most of all he loved to be around his family. Thomas married the love of his life Mary on September 1, 1951 and was married for 64 years. His wife who passed away on March 13, 2015 predeceases him. He is survived by their 3 children: Thomas “TJ” Nordmann and his wife Hollie, Gail Nordmann, and David Nordmann and his wife Mary; and 7 grandchildren: Katie, Amber, Timothy, Emilie, Caroline, Connor, and Cassidy. His interment will be at Greenwood Union Cemetery.