Norman Jeffery Myers

Norman Jeffery Myers, more lovingly known as Norm, age 63, lost his fight to brain cancer on
March 23, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. In true Norm fashion, he attacked his
Glioblastoma with the ferocity that he lived his life. If you knew Norm, you knew he did life the
way he wanted, his cancer diagnosis was no different. It stumped even world renowned
specialists when it became a reportable case.

Norm was born on March 18, 1963, to the late Anne and Norman Myers. Growing up, he lived
on Navy bases all over the world, but South Windsor, Connecticut was always home. A standout
athlete, Norm earned a football scholarship to the University of Connecticut. After graduating, he
returned home and worked alongside both his mother and father at the family business, Heat
Brand, eventually taking over ownership and continuing their legacy.

Above all else, Norm was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. He shared
36 years of marriage with his soulmate, Peggy (Walsh) Myers. He is survived by his daughter,
Kelly (Myers) Fields and her husband Dylan Fields, and his son, Tommy Myers and his wife
Amy Myers. He was a proud and loving grandfather to Colton Fields and Mia Myers. Norm also
leaves behind a large and loving extended family, including many friends who were like family.

Norm built a successful career as a mechanical engineer, specializing in building and servicing
industrial furnaces. He began his career at his family’s business, which he later owned and
operated, and concluded his professional journey at Etter Engineering, where he worked
alongside several colleagues and many customers who started with him at Heat Brand. Norm
also spent many years as a basketball official both at the youth and varsity levels. He found a
passion in helping young athletes learn the game he loved coaching and watching. He also spent
many years coaching both football and basketball. He returned to his alma mater, South Windsor
High School right out of college to coach football. He later coached his children at the youth
level in both basketball and football. After many years away from coaching, he recently returned
to the sideline as a high school basketball coach at Stafford High School where he was an
assistant to his daughter. Coaching with his daughter was one of his greatest joys.

Norm’s greatest passion was sports, especially UConn athletics. He took immense pride in the
fact that every member of his immediate family competed in athletics at UConn—he in football,
his wife in basketball, his daughter in track and field, and his son in football. Supporting his
family and celebrating their accomplishments brought him endless joy. Until the day he died, he
supported UConn athletics, watching the men’s and women’s basketball teams from his hospital
bed. He was a big part of the Husky HQ Tailgate for the UConn Football parents during the fall.
He loved to yell “SHOT TIME” after blaring his firetruck siren indicating it was time to toast to
victory.

Traveling with Peggy was also something Norm loved to do. Their latest conquest was a trip to
Normandy and Germany. He wanted to know what our American soldiers endured on D Day so
he needed to swim in the English Channel, so he did! He took great pride in being an American
and felt every American should visit Normandy.

Norm was the ultimate giver. His passion to help people, fix things and design anything. Need a
bathroom, he would design and build it. Need a sauna, he’d design and build it. Even the simple
task of having a ceiling fan installed, he would do it. Norm took on many projects for people,
both small and large, and did everything himself from start to finish. He took great pride in the
log cabin he designed and built from the ground up with his wife, children and great friends on
Lake Seymour in Morgan, VT. He had a kind heart and if you happen to mention you needed
something he would go find it for you. He found great joy in giving, finding and helping his
family and friends.

Norm had a love to get one thinking with a cork trick, Hooey stick, riddle or senseless
knowledge. He also was the ultimate prankster. Asking you to pull his finger or look at an
imaginary spot on your shirt would bring out his belly laughter until he cried. If there was a line
to cross he crossed it with both feet with something inappropriate and usually at an appropriate
time but it was not meant to hurt it was meant for a laugh. He loved to hear people laugh.

Norm’s love language was cooking. Meat Church and cooking videos got his creative juices
flowing. His family and friends benefited from his hidden talents in the kitchen and outside at his
many grills that he acquired to do specific things to various foods. Sunday Funday will not be the
same to his wife, children and grandchildren. Nor will the UConn Husky HQ tailgates, where he
would bring his pig cooker that he built himself specifically for tailgating.

Though he carried an intimidating presence, those who knew him best understood he was truly a
big teddy bear at heart. He was hardworking, kind, generous, funny, stubborn, and unbelievably
loyal. He loved spending time with his family, listening to music, reading, driving the boat,
cooking and watching sports. His presence brought energy, laughter, and comfort to those around
him. His smile lit up a room.

Norm will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and coach. He touched many
lives and left a lasting impact on everyone he met.

Norm was known for his many funny antics and memorable quotes, but one of his favorites was,
“You are not having fun unless you are having fun.” He would want everyone to continue to find
joy and laughter, even during this difficult time.

Norm’s family will be hosting a Celebration of Life to honor his wish to bring people together in
joy and remembrance. The celebration will be held at Hops 44 located at 625 Middle Turnpike,
Storrs, CT on Monday, April 13th at 4:00pm. This is truly a celebration of Norm’s life. All those
whose lives have been touched by Norm are invited to come eat, drink, listen to music, and
remember Norm by sharing stories and laughter together.

Norm was one of the rare people that was truly bigger than life. If you would like to carry on
Norm’s fight, consider donating to the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Inc. at www.ctbta.org.