Norman R. Alpert

Norman R. Alpert, 89, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Frances Georgeson Hospice House. Formerly of Portland, ME he had been a resident of Southwest Florida since 1982. Norm was born June 9, 1929 in Scranton, PA a son of the late Moe and Eleanor (Munley) Alpert. Mr. Alpert was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of Penn State University, double majoring in broadcasting and psychology. Norm also did post graduate work at City College of New York and Columbia University. His career started in sales with Colgate Palmolive and IBM before transitioning into the broadcasting field. In 1971, Norm stepped out of the media rep business and into radio station ownership with his first acquisition of WHOM-FM in New Hampshire. After moving to Naples he began construction of his new radio station, WAVV 101.1FM. His professional achievements with WAVV were permanently memorialized in the official Congressional Record on the floor of the US Congress by Congressman Francis Rooney in 2018. Mr. Alpert also founded and co-owned radio stations in Sarasota, FL, Greenville, SC and Knoxville, TN. Norm had a passion for flying his Cessna 182 Skylane, enjoyed playing golf, and loved the time he shared with his family and friends. Survivors include his beloved wife of 23 years, Donna L. (Shields) Alpert; loving children, Douglas (Cindy) Alpert of Falmouth, ME, David (Angela) Alpert of Kansas City, KS, Laura (Kenneth) Lamparyk of Naples, FL and John (Michele) Glenn of Bonita Springs, FL; daughter-in-law, Cindi Alpert of Knoxville, TN; brother, Ronald Alpert of Scranton, PA; cherished grandchildren, Sam, Sara, Ben, Meggie, David, Morgan, Will, Elizabeth, Amanda, Cooper, Nathan and Isabel; and great grandson, Kaeden. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Alpert; and granddaughter, Jillian Lamparyk. A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Norm's name may be made to the Pan Florida Challenge to help feed local hungry children by visiting - http://support.panfloridachallenge.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1006279&pg=personal&fr_id=1060 Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Norman R. Alpert

June 9, 1929 - December 3, 2018