James T. Normoyle, Sr.

James T. Normoyle, Sr., 62, of the town of Salisbury, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. He was surrounded by the love and support of his wife, children and family.

He was born on January 6, 1963 in Queens, New York and was the son of the late, Stanley and Antoinette (Pulice) Normoyle, Sr. Jim was educated at Riverhead High School.

On November 3, 1990, Jim was united in marriage to Roxanne Darling at the Salisbury Methodist Church in Salisbury Center, New York.

Jim worked for Chris’ Collision in Little Falls, New York as an autobody technician for 10 years.

He was a racing enthusiast and enjoyed dirt track pro stock racing at Utica Rome Speedway and Fonda Speedway. In, 2008, Jim won the Track Championship at Utica Rome Speedway. In 2023, he went back-to-back winning which was one of his greatest accomplishments. Jim spent countless hours keeping his car ready for his races. His most precious time was spent in the company of his family especially his grandchildren. Jim will be deeply missed by his family, friends and racing family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Roxanne Normoyle at home; his loving children, James Normoyle, Jr. (Danielle) of Salisbury, NY, Kyle Joslin (Ivan) of Fultonville, NY and Courtney Walters (AJ) of Middleville, NY; cherished grandchildren, Tanner Normoyle and Tate Normoyle, both of Salisbury, NY, Emberly Walters and Alayna Walters, both of Middleville, NY; brother, Stanley Normoyle, Jr. of FL; sister, Diane Sawchuk of Riverhead, NY; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Donna Jodway of Salisbury, NY; and countless extended family.

He was predeceased by his parent, Stanley and Antoinette Normoyle.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. At the end of calling hours, family members will share their fond memories of Jim starting at 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department, 2549 State Route 29, Salisbury Center, New York 13452. All are welcome.

Family members sharing special memories of Jim:

James

I finished second at Fonda. I never seen a Dad run so fast and have smile so damn big ever. He just grabbed me and squeezed and picked me up. He was so damn proud. I still watch that race at least two times a year.

Kyle

My whole life with Dad was a special memory. How can I possibly choose one. But my favorite memory would be the nights he climbed into that racecar always with a big smile on his face, knowing he was doing what he loved to do…being a hero to us kids.

Courtney

It’s impossible to pick just one memory from a lifetime of them. With Dad, it’s impossible. Every race day, every car ride (when its quiet and he yells BANG!), every one of his silly jokes, or saying whenever he had to pee, “my eyeballs are floating” or when I was upset and crying, he would say, “hey what’s wrong with your face? It’s leaking.” or when he could do whatever his grandbabies wanted to do, he was always up for it. One memory that sticks is when I was a little girl, I had my hair in piggy tails, he would always grab them and steer by head around like a motorcycle and say, “broom, broom”.

AJ

I will always remember the glowing smile that beamed through his mischievous, unforgettable, infectious smile and the warmth of his love when he had his two granddaughters wrapped tightly in his arms.

The family would like to thank Ralph, Dillon and Alex for all the help on the race cars in the garage as well as anyone who has reached out in support for the family during these devastating days of grief.

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