Norman P. Dene passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 at the age of 92. A proud United States Marine Corps Veteran and 1947 graduate of North Catholic High School. Beloved husband of the late Gloria T. Dene. Loving father of Patricia Cassidy (Manus), Elizabeth A. Dene, Margaret Brescia (Mike), and William Dene (Claudia). Dear Grandpop/Pop Pop of Kim Faustino (Frankie), Kelley Rafferty (Frank), Manus Cassidy (Kim), Sean Cassidy (Jenn), Gianna Brescia (Carson), Francesca Brescia, and Andrew St. John (Aerielle). Great Grandpop of Amanda (Jerry), Jillian, Madison, Hannah, Manus Jr., Francis IV, Jasper, Adriana, Sean, Julia, and Tucker. Great-Great Grandpop of Jerry IV, Jordan, Connor, and Avalanna. Dear brother of Reverend Charles J. Dene and the late Richard F. Dene. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday May 11, 2023 at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA at 9:00 AM followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the American Heart Association, 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Ste 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated.