Arthur J. Norton

Arthur James (Jim) Norton, 86, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 21, 2025, due to complications of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Born in Williamsport, Arthur spent time living in Montgomery County and Philadelphia, before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1996.

Arthur proudly served our country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

He had many careers, which included electrician, carpet installer, realtor, Philadelphia fire fighter, and was an entrepreneur with many businesses that brought him joy.

Arthur spent time as a volunteer firefighter in Lower Bank, N.J. He also served as a member of the auxiliary police, in Cheltenham, and a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America. His hobbies that brought him joy in life were fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a long time member of the LBI fishing club.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Connie Norton; his loving partner, Alexis D’avanzo; and sons, Lawrence (Donna) and Robert (Eileen) Norton and Norton, of Pennsylvania; his daughter, Angela Norton (Keith Kiernan), of LIttle Egg Harbor, N.J.; his step-children, John, Ted, Mike, Frank, Richard and Louisa (Stewart). Also surviving are his sister Sandra Steele, of New York; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Gertrude Norton; son, John Norton; and brothers, John, Bob and Sonny Norton.

Cremation will be private.