Frank E. Norlin, Iii

Frank Edward Norlin, III died February 15, 2015. He was born January 18,1951 at Newport Hospital. Known as Frank Ed and The Kiddd. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1970 and attended Rhode Island Junior College. At Rogers he excelled at sports playing basketball and football. He held many records for the pole vault and the javelin throw. He was a stellar performer in the City Softball leagues. Frank Ed was very popular and outgoing and loved by friends and teachers. He is survived by his two sisters Nancy Sullivan and her husband Bill and Susan Norlin and three nieces Susan, Stacy and Jenny Abraham and a grandnephew James William Van Loenen and many cousins. He was the son of the late Ruth and Frank Norlin and brother of the late Clifford Mitchell. Frank loved fishing along the Ocean Drive, Green Bridge and Castle Hill. He was an avid golfer and a member of Green Valley Country Club. He loved animals and had four cats. Frank was a house painter and artist. He was known for his style and neatness. He also leaves behind his two roommates Tim Gallagher and Jermaine Noka. He loved cards and had many friends in online poker. In lieu to flowers donations can be made to PawsWatch, PO Box 3711, Newport RI 02840. A service will be held in the spring/summer time.