Introduction
NORBERT GERALD SORENSEN was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1941 to Olaf and Katherine Sorensen. By the time the 1947 Camden City Directory was compiled, the family had moved to 910 North 24th Street in the Cramer Hill section of Camden.
Norbert Sorensen was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on May 27, 1968. His brother Richard L. Sorensen was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on November 3, 1969. Sadly, Richard L. Sorensen was seriously injured in 1977 when the fire engine he was riding in crashed into a corner store on South 6th Street while responding to an alarm and was forced to retire.
Norbert Sorensen was living at 3142 Waldorf Avenue at the time of his appointment. He later moved to 508 North 34th Street. When residency requirements were lifted for Camden firefighters, he moved to Bellmawr, New Jersey. Norbert G. Sorensen retired after completing 25 years of service on June 30, 1983.
Norbert G. Sorensen was last a resident of West Deptford, New Jersey. He passed away on July 20, 2016 at the age of 74.
Young Norbert Sorensen with John D. “Jake” Huelas — circa 1948
Young Norbert Sorensen with Camden Fire Department member John D. “Jake” Huelas at 910 North 24th Street, circa 1948
Camden Fire Department Group Photo
Back row L-R: James “Butch” Devine, John Mills, _______, William R. Wilkie, Dennis Dowhy, David K. Smith, Joseph Dowhy Jr… Hugh Vogel, Richard Malinowski, __________ H. Roy Taggart
Bottom L-R: ___________, Norbert G. Sorensen, Dennis Deal, Frank McGuckin
Camden Fire Department — September 20, 1968
Named: Harold Melleby, Edward V. Michalak, Howard R. Taggart, and Norbert G. Sorensen.
Camden Fire Department Annual Reunion Dinner — September 26, 2015
Named: Battalion Chief Frank Saia, Norbert G. Sorensen
Camden Fire Department Annual Reunion Dinner, and September 26, 2015, The PUB, Pennsauken, New Jersey.
Fire Department Cards
Norbert G. Sorensen — Camden Fire Department record cards
Norbert G. Sorensen
Camden Courier-Post —
AGE: 74 • West Deptford and formerly of Bellmawr
On July 20, 2016, of West Deptford and formerly of Bellmawr, NJ, age 74. He is the beloved husband of Joanna (nee Somma), loving father of Sandy Polo (Russ), Stephen Sorensen (Darlene) and Fred Roberts. He is also the dear brother of Donald Sorensen (Mary Ann) and loving grandfather of Zachary, Samantha, Anthony, Trey, Madison, and Anthony. Mr. Sorensen is a retired firefighter for the City of Camden and a member Local #788. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 400 WHITE HORSE PIKE, OAKLYN, NJ. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers Mr. Sorensen’s family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the ASPCA.