Obituaries

Norman Allen, Former Paramus High School Music Teacher Dies

Allen died from a long illness at the age of 77, NorthJersey.com reports.

Former Paramus High School music teacher Norman Allen died last month after a long illness, NorthJersey.com reports. He was 77.

Allen taught at Paramus High School for 27 years and was often called "Uncle Norm" by students who adored him, the report says.

He was also known to announce at sporting events and for singing the "Star Bangled Banner" which he also did at the opening of Houston Astro baseball games, NorthJersey.com reports.

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