Message to the Family: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message to the Family: He and my grandfather were good friends, i only got to meet him once but we all had dinner ( me, my cousin my grandfather Merl Ward, Tom Berger and Danny Bearden)and he was one of the funniest nicest people i ever had the pleasure of meeting. you are missed Norm.

Message to the Family: I met Norm over 15 years ago when I retired at the Lead Hill Post Office and I recognized him immediately. I introduced myself and he acted as though we had been friends forever but then that was the kind of man he was! When we parted I was dumbfounded that no-one else around us knew who he was because to me, Norm was a living legend! I grew up watching 77 Sunset Strip, have been a car nut all my life and to meet the man that built that car was truly a gift! We became friends after that and saw each other quite often and several years ago when he had his Kookie II car at the Harrison car show and I had my Superbee there, we joked with each other about our cars, we talked about our past a little and I left knowing I was so privileged to be called a friend by him. His legend will live on forever, my memories of him will live on as long as I do, but the world has now lost a kind and gentle man that left us too soon.

Message to the Family: NORMIE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A DEAR FRIEND I WILL MISS HIM

Message to the Family: RIP Norm, you are missed!

Message to the Family: Several years back my wife gave me one of Norm's carved shifter knobs for my birthday, and Norm called me on my birthday to wish me a happy one. We chatted about many things,how he was born here in New Jersey,how he loved living in Arkansas,his Hollywood career and of course,the T-Bucket. To say I was thrilled,talking to one of my Hot Rod heroes,is an understatement.When my wife called him to order the carving she told him what a big fan I was, and how I "made her" watch The Munsters episode he had with Norm in it, he laughed. He said "When's his birthday? I'll call him and say Happy Birthday". It was the best birthday ever. Rest in Peace Norm, you touched my life, as you did of many people.

Message to the Family: I met Mr. Grabowski and his nephew as entertainers in the Ozarks about 38 years ago. Thank you for entering my life then. Such positive influences. I needed that and God knew it. To Mary and Norm and their families ---please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Message to the Family: Always fun and loving, now looking down from heaven.

Message to the Family: He's my Uncle! I'm his nephew. He inspired me to pursue my dreams, and gave me my first banjo! He was an inspiration to everyone he met. Growing up with him in California was a blast! He'd pick me up from elementary school in one of his custom motorcycles w/side car. We were scuba diving buddies when I was only 12 years old... We had lots of adventures! He and my sister & grandparents would often go all over the San Fernando Valley in search of car parts, visit other street-rodders, or attend a custom-car event. We'd laugh & cut-up whenever we traveled across town or across country - many times over - eventually to move the family to Lead Hill, Arkansas. We'd water ski, go on expeditions, work on the house, work on the Hennway, learn new songs... We worked at Diamond City Country Club. Between occasional movie calls, he tended the bar, while I was waiter & later, maitre d'. He sang & performed to enrapt audiences. Later he & I entertained at Silver Dollar City, and the Roy Clark Theater. With guitar in hand, he would sing & whistle while I accompanied him on the banjo & sang harmony. He was so animated, and often had the audience mesmerized by his talents. That was all a hoot! He was always devoted to his family. After I married and had children, he cherished them as he did me when I was a little fellow. He always made himself available for birthdays for his great nieces & nephews -- and there are six of 'em! He often attended our performances whenever the family band got together for a local event (such as a festival at Silver Dollar City). There's much more I could say, but that would require a book! He was a huge influence in my life! God bless my Uncle Norm. May he rest in peace.

Message to the Family: very sorry for your loss.

Message to the Family: missing you 14

Message to the Family: I had the opportunity to meet Norm when he came to our Rod Run in Birmingham,AL in about 1976. Norm was a great guy and very talented, Norm has contributed greatly to our hobby and sport and will always be remembered for the "T-Bucket Roadster". Norm Grabowski is truly a Legend in the sport of Hot Rodding.

Message to the Family: Norm will be missed. May God Bless the family for their loss of such a great person and friend of many.

Message to the Family: When Norm created his El Polacko/"Boogie 'Til You Puke" truck I believe that he carefully and thoughtfully carved his own epitaph into the plaque that adorns one side: I worked hard, I set my goals I pulled myself up by my bootstraps To elevate myself up to ... LOW CLASS! We may be saddened by Norm's passing, but we are consoled knowing Norm lived his life to the fullest and with a joy that spread to everyone he met.

Message to the Family: norm was a hot rod hero ,,,,we will miss him up in canada too, rip . keep roddin,,,,

Message to the Family: R.I.P. NORM !!! I HOPE THAT JIM STREET BRINGS THE KOOKIE CAR BACK OUT ASAP.

Message to the Family: I am truly upset by this news, He was a fantastic man and gave with his whole heart. He came to Macinac, MI for a car show and his funny car lost its transmission but we pulled him through the parade and he said oh well lets just get drunk. This was Norm a gentle creature. He appeared in several movies of which i own. My condelences to the family huge amount of friends he will sorely be missed.

Message to the Family: I spoke with Norm over the past couple of years and solidified what I had always suspected about such an Inspiration....He was a genuine down to earth gentle soul with a fabulous sense of humor; and who loved to share his world with the worlds of others. Norm will be forever missed by so many whose hearts he touched. Thanks Norm!

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Message to the Family: Norm was a good friend and will be missed

Message to the Family: what a guy,surley will be missed,thanks for all the memories,there were plenty of them. rip from a fellow street rodder

Message to the Family: Another local hot rodding legend has passed onto the big dragstrip in the sky!!

Message to the Family: you will always have a special place in my heart, god needed another angel

Message to the Family: I know Norm will be missed terribly! RIP Norm!

Message to the Family: Graham was friends with norm for a long time, they had many good times together talking cars. i did not know Norm myself but Graham Spoke very highly of Norm. he will be missed in the car world both in the USA and Australia.

Message to the Family: Norm was a special and extraordinary person who will be missed by all. The world won't ever be the same without him. We will miss his smiling face and happy go lucky attitude. He always treated people as if they were special. He has left behind a legacy of special memories for many people. We will miss you Norm. May God bless and comfort your family and friends.

Message to the Family: I remember watching Norm in movies in my youth. I was fortunate enough to make his acquaintance in Harrison, AR. Norm was good people. RIP Norm.

Message to the Family: Condolences. He was always a hoot to be around. Loved his vehicles.

Message to the Family: I see you in the K2...500ci blown Caddy..boiling the hides...waving to the crowd....grabbin that skull...save me a seat..I wanna ride shotgun if I'm good enough to get there some day...Say hey to Big Daddy for me...

Message to the Family: Norm was a truly wonderfully funny and inspitation to all he touched. He will live forever in the minds of those who knew him.

Message to the Family: What a guy! I'm sure that he is driving the streets of Heaven and having a great time! He will be missed so very much!

Message to the Family: Norm was such a fantastic Tucker Hollow neighbor and we are saddened by his passing. He has been a part of our family for many years. God Bless

Message to the Family: Norm was the GREATEST. I have many a found memory of his C-Cab truck and me and Mary and Normie riding around on the back. I loved hearing him whistle! He will the greatly missed. Prayers to the Grabowski family.