Norman C. Lombardi Obituary (1932

Norman C. Lombardi, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Rice) Lombardi with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Norman was born on December 23rd, 1932 in Everett, MA and was the son of the late Norman F. and Marie (Locke) Lombardi. He was a proud graduate of Everett High School and enlisted into the U.S. Air Force. He served our nation honorably on active duty for over 26 years. One of his assignments included the establishment of the ROTC Detachment at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. He distinguished himself in service in the combat theatres during the Korean and Vietnam Wars earning numerous awards. These awards included the Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Commendation with 3 Clusters, the National Defense Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, United Nations Korean Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unity Citation Medal. Upon retirement from the Air Force, he continued to serve his nation as an Air Force civilian and a contractor supporting the mission of the Electronic Systems Center at Hanscom Air Force Base. He is survived by his sons, Norman Lombardi and his wife Margaret of Tyngsboro, MA, and Richard Lombardi and his wife Marianne of Alexandria, VA; his daughters, Dawn Ranelli of Santa Fe, NM, Deborah Matos and her husband Robert of Groveland, MA, and Denise Smith and her husband Greg of Pelham, NH; his grandchildren, Allison (Lombardi) Gravois and her husband Collin, Steven Lombardi, Alexander, Julia, and Vanessa Matos, Anthony, Phillip, and Gianna Smith, Lauranne Lott, and Angelica Meyers; his sister Carole Spauling; his brother/cousin John Lombardi; his sisters-in-law, Evelyn Bracken, and Doreen Bille and her husband Doug; and his brothers-in-law Robert Rice, and Billy Rice. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Norman is also predeceased by his first wife Glenna Lombardi. Norman had a great love of sports and was an avid New England fan. Although he had many professional accomplishments, what he treasured the most was his role as Papa to his grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 22 from 4 7 pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 23 at 11 am at the Immaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Rd., Nashua, NH. Kindly meet at the Church. The interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in Normans memory to The Pine Haven Boys Center at pinehavenboyscenter.org. Service Details Visitation When July 22, 2021 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service When July 23, 2021 11:00am Location Immaculate Conception - Nashua Address 216 East Dunstable Road NASHUA, NH 03063