Jonathan L. Norwig Jr.

Jonathan Lyle Norwig Jr., 74, passed away April 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Jonathan (John) was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan and Lillian Norwig; his son, Jonathan III; and sister, Carolyn Jefferson. He is survived by his loving family: his brother, William James Norwig; sister, Lillian Salvatore and her husband Thomas; son, Kenneth Thrift and his wife Nicole; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Jenna and Faith.

John was born in Baltimore, grew up in Brooklyn Park, attended St. Johns Lutheran Church, local schools and graduated from Brooklyn Park High School. He had a degree in Business Management and worked as a supervisor at Ametek in Odenton. John retired to Ridgely, MD after living in Millersville and Glen Burnie. He enjoyed many interests including a quiet evening on his porch swing with his best friend Connie Riesett after a trip to the casino. He loved to bake and his walnut cake and cookies were loved by many. John was an avid gardener, his green thumb produced many fresh fruits and vegetables. He turned a grapefruit seed into an 8 ft. tree. He even enjoyed lawn work and grass cutting!

John loved life and lived it to the fullest, finding time for boating, fishing, tinkering with his vehicles, coin collecting, and riding his scooter.

John will be remembered as a kind, caring person with a big heart who never said “no”.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in the name of Jonathan L. Norwig, Jr. to the American Cancer Society Memorial Program, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

Due to CoVid 19, funeral services are private.