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Our dad Norman died peacefully at midnight at home in his bed at 93 years old. Many people knew my dad when I took him for many years to the basketball games.

In the last years while he was still able to go to games, all of the people at the RAC treated him as if he was royalty. When he started to need a walker at around 89 years old, he would move with his walker and was able to get down to my seats in 114. The ushers at the top of the section were particularly great, they would keep my dad's walker in a special place while the games went on and then helped retrieve it when the games ended. Before the games, down in the hospitality section, the people that worked there were also so kind to my dad.

Dad had a pretty good life and I am glad that he was able to see the last few years of RU becoming good again and making the NCAA tournament. When I was a manager for basketball for the 4 years in the late 70's, my mom and dad would come to every home game and sit in the section with all of the player's families. They truly loved Rutgers basketball.

Dad will be missed, but I am sure he will be watching the team and rooting them on from heaven.

Best of Luck,
Mark
 
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Groz said:
Our dad Norman died peacefully at midnight at home in his bed at 93 years old. Many people knew my dad when I took him for many years to the basketball games.

In the last years while he was still able to go to games, all of the people at the RAC treated him as if he was royalty. When he started to need a walker at around 89 years old, he would move with his walker and was able to get down to my seats in 114. The ushers at the top of the section were particularly great, they would keep my dad's walker in a special place while the games went on and then helped retrieve it when the games ended. Before the games, down in the hospitality section, the people that worked there were also so kind to my dad.

Dad had a pretty good life and I am glad that he was able to see the last few years of RU becoming good again and making the NCAA tournament. When I was a manager for basketball for the 4 years in the late 70's, my mom and dad would come to every home game and sit in the section with all of the player's families. They truly loved Rutgers basketball.

Dad will be missed, but I am sure he will be watching the team and rooting them on from heaven.

Best of Luck,
Mark
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Mark,
My condolences. My dad too was 93 when we lost him. Took him to the RAC until the end (2007).

Wishing you all peace and comfort.
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Groz said:
Our dad Norman died peacefully at midnight at home in his bed at 93 years old. Many people knew my dad when I took him for many years to the basketball games.

In the last years while he was still able to go to games, all of the people at the RAC treated him as if he was royalty. When he started to need a walker at around 89 years old, he would move with his walker and was able to get down to my seats in 114. The ushers at the top of the section were particularly great, they would keep my dad's walker in a special place while the games went on and then helped retrieve it when the games ended. Before the games, down in the hospitality section, the people that worked there were also so kind to my dad.

Dad had a pretty good life and I am glad that he was able to see the last few years of RU becoming good again and making the NCAA tournament. When I was a manager for basketball for the 4 years in the late 70's, my mom and dad would come to every home game and sit in the section with all of the player's families. They truly loved Rutgers basketball.

Dad will be missed, but I am sure he will be watching the team and rooting them on from heaven.

Best of Luck,
Mark
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Deepest condolences to you and your family.
 
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Groz said:
Our dad Norman died peacefully at midnight at home in his bed at 93 years old. Many people knew my dad when I took him for many years to the basketball games.

In the last years while he was still able to go to games, all of the people at the RAC treated him as if he was royalty. When he started to need a walker at around 89 years old, he would move with his walker and was able to get down to my seats in 114. The ushers at the top of the section were particularly great, they would keep my dad's walker in a special place while the games went on and then helped retrieve it when the games ended. Before the games, down in the hospitality section, the people that worked there were also so kind to my dad.

Dad had a pretty good life and I am glad that he was able to see the last few years of RU becoming good again and making the NCAA tournament. When I was a manager for basketball for the 4 years in the late 70's, my mom and dad would come to every home game and sit in the section with all of the player's families. They truly loved Rutgers basketball.

Dad will be missed, but I am sure he will be watching the team and rooting them on from heaven.

Best of Luck,
Mark
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Sorry about the passing of your dad Groz. There was nothing better than being with my dad at Rutgers football and basketball games.
 
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Very sorry for your loss, but thankful that you were able to enjoy so many years of Rutgers hoops together. Also happy that you got to see the rebuild turn the corner together.
 
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Groz/Mark,

so sorry for your loss and sending prayers to you and your family. Your dad sounded like he was a dedicated fan who love Rutgers basketball.
 
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Mark ; Sorry to you and your family on your list of your beloved Dad , who like you has been engulfed with Rutgers fandom. For him to come to games at 89 is a great tribute to his loyalty and fandom . He has passed that onto you , even though you got hooked when you were a manager in the 70’s with those great teams.
I am sure he will be greatly missed but today hopefully you can celebrate his full life and know he will have a smile on his face knowing Rutgers Basketball is back. Condolences my friend
 
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Groz said:
Our dad Norman died peacefully at midnight at home in his bed at 93 years old. Many people knew my dad when I took him for many years to the basketball games.

In the last years while he was still able to go to games, all of the people at the RAC treated him as if he was royalty. When he started to need a walker at around 89 years old, he would move with his walker and was able to get down to my seats in 114. The ushers at the top of the section were particularly great, they would keep my dad's walker in a special place while the games went on and then helped retrieve it when the games ended. Before the games, down in the hospitality section, the people that worked there were also so kind to my dad.

Dad had a pretty good life and I am glad that he was able to see the last few years of RU becoming good again and making the NCAA tournament. When I was a manager for basketball for the 4 years in the late 70's, my mom and dad would come to every home game and sit in the section with all of the player's families. They truly loved Rutgers basketball.

Dad will be missed, but I am sure he will be watching the team and rooting them on from heaven.

Best of Luck,
Mark
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Peace to you.
 
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ClassOf02 said:
@Groz I don’t know you or your dad, but you have my deepest condolences. I just lost my father yesterday morning as well so I know where you are right now. Keep telling stories and walking down memory lane.

Strange seeing this post today — the world works in mysterious ways.
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Thanks and I am so sorry for your loss.

Mark
 
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