Norman Toia

Talofa Family and Friends,

Norman, my soulmate, my best friend, the love of my life passed on July 30th, 2022. It all happened so fast. Our world forever changed that night the Lord called him home at 51 years old. He was such a loving Dad to our sons Moddy and Anthony, and he cherished our first granddaughter Kehlani. He wanted to be called G-Pop. Each day is a mixture of remembering him as my sweet and adorable husband who did everything he could each day to make me feel loved and special. My husband loved life and lived it to the fullest and he always said “Every moment counts". He was such a God-Fearing man and every sacrifice he made being on deployment was for us, his family. We had plans to travel more and grow old together. We were empty nesters and we enjoyed hanging out together. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him. I thank God for blessing me with a wonderful husband though I wish we had more time together. I will do everything I can to keep your memories alive Handsome. You are so missed. You can rest now, we got this. I will see you in heaven My Love.

Norman proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 24 years before retiring with an honorable discharge in January 2021. He also worked for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. To this day, he continues to be highly spoken of by his shipmates, friends, family, and many others that he has positively impacted. His faith in God could not be shaken and only grew stronger each day till his last breath. He was a true anchor for the Toia family. Norman always brought a sense of humor, love, and kindness with him no matter who was around. He has touched so many lives. The memories of him will forever live on. He will never be forgotten.

Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed

MEDALS-RIBBONS: National Defense Service, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct,
Naval Reserve, Meritorious Service (5), Southwest Asia Service w/Bronze Star, Global War on
Terrorism, Global War on Terror Expeditionary, Korean Defense Service, Military Outstanding
Volunteers Service, Sea Service Ribbon (4), Navy Marine Overseas Service, Armed Forces Reserve
w/"M" Device (3), Pistol Expert, Rifle Sharpshooter, EXWS, Joint Service Commendation (2), Navy
Marine Corps Achievement Medal (7), Joint Merit Unity Award, Joint Service Achievement

Norman's Naval career spanned 31 years where he served onboard the USS Leahy (CG16) and USS Callaghan
(DDG 994) as a radioman. Then transitioned to the Navy Reserves where he mobilized in supprt of Operation
Inherent Resolve and operations in Kuwait, Qatar, Korea, Dubai and Bahrain.