Dr. Norman “Eppie” Epstein of Marblehead and formerly of Chelsea died on February 19th at the age of 82. Eppie was the beloved husband of Roz Epstein.
Eppie was born in Chelsea and attended the Chelsea schools and high school before continuing his education at Tufts University and Tufts Dental School. Eppie had his own thriving dental practice on Broadway in Chelsea for many years. Eppie served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant (JG) and had a very successful athletic career as a player and coach in both basketball and tennis.
Eppie was the devoted father of Dr. Jay Epstein and his wife Stephanie and Ellen Epstein. He was the dear brother of Sidney Epstein and his wife Estelle and the late Rina Zamczyk. Eppie was the loving grandfather of Laura, Nancy, and Melissa Epstein.
Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., (Cary Sq.) Chelsea on Tuesday, February 22 at 11:30 AM. Interment in Everett. Rabbi Yossi Lipsker will officiate. Memorial observance at his late residence on Tuesday 7-9 PM, Wednesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM, and Thursday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM and at the home of Dr. Jay and Stephanie Epstein on Friday 2-4 PM, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 7-9 PM. Contributions in Eppie’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.