Norman Kitchen, U. S. Navy Veteran

Norman C. Kitchen, 69, of S. Main St., passed away Saturday (Nov. 16, 2013) of an apparent heart attack, in his home.
    

Born February 10, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of Wilbur C. and Eileen F. Mitchell Kitchen.
      

He was the owner and operator of Norman’s Shop, South Main St., Port Allegany for many years before his retirement.  
    

Norman was resident of the area for over 30 years coming from the Pittsburgh area. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School, Pittsburgh, PA.
    

He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, having served in the US Navy.
    

Norman enjoyed hunting, shooting, and high performance cars.  He was very inventive and had a high mechanical aptitude.  
    

Surviving are his parents, Wilbur and Eileen Kitchen of Pittsburgh; a brother, David L. Kitchen of Crosby, PA; two sisters, Myrna J. (Wayne) Putt of Indiana, PA, and Nancy E. Hudson of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.
    

There will be no visitation.  A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
    

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.