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Obituary

It is with heavy hearts and endless love that we share the passing of George “Tom” Cartwright, who departed on September 5, 2025.

Born on June 9, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia, Tom grew up in a close-knit community that embraced and uplifted him after he lost his parents at a young age. He graduated from James Barry Robinson Catholic School for Boys in 1971 and went on to attend Old Dominion University for a time …

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so sorry ... Tom and I worked together on the album I produced for Andrew Dice Clay
Joel Diamond
so sorry ... Tom and I worked together on the album I produced for Andrew Dice Clay
Joel Diamond
so sorry ... Tom and I worked together on the album I produced f…
So sad to hear of Tom's passing.  Knew him from '70's when he ran retail stores in Norfolk.  He was always tops.  Rekin…
So sad to hear of Tom's passing.  Knew him from '70's when he ran retail stores in Norfolk.  He was…
So sad to hear of Tom's passing.  Knew him from '70's when he ra…

I met Tom at the Unitarian Church in Norfolk back in 1969-70. We did not go there for religion, just to have a safe pla…

I met Tom at the Unitarian Church in Norfolk back in 1969-70. We did not go there for religion, jus…

I met Tom at the Unitarian Church in Norfolk back in 1969-70. We…

My deepest condolences to Tom’s son Dam and all his family. Tom was a true class act and gentle soul. We worked togethe…
My deepest condolences to Tom’s son Dam and all his family. Tom was a true class act and gentle sou…
My deepest condolences to Tom’s son Dam and all his family. Tom …

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Born

June 9th, 1951
Norfolk, VA
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Lost his parent, John Cartwright

1954
Norfolk, VA
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Lost his parent, Minnie Riddick

1964
Norfolk, VA

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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George "Tom" Cartwright