Saratoga Springs, NY - Norman John Humiston Sr., 93, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012, at Wesley Health Care Center after a brief illness. Born in Victory Mills, NY, February 13, 1919, he was the son of the late Marvin Humiston and Mabel DuBois Humiston. He attended Greenwich Schools. Norman married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Gloria Mae Greenwalt, on November 3, 1940. A veteran of WWII, Norman was drafted into the army in May 1944, serving his country with valor in the European theater. He was a member of the 99th Division of the 393rd Infantry, 1st Battalion. He was captured December 16, 1944, during the opening hours of the Battle of the Bulge, in which his Battalion suffered a 72% casualty rate. Norman remained a prisoner of war until the end of the war in May 1945. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned home to raise his family. Norman owned & operated Humiston's Garage in Grangerville, with his son, Norman Jr., for several years. He also worked as a master mechanic at Angel Soft paper mill and at Hollingsworth & Vose until he retired in 1981. Norman and Gloria then moved to San Antonio, FL, where they enjoyed many happy years together. They returned to Saratoga Springs in 2007, to be close to their family. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Gloria; two sons, Norman J. (Lynn) Humiston, Jr. of Schuylerville, Terry L. (Barbara) Humiston of Saratoga Springs; three daughters, Bonnie L. (Donald) Young of Saratoga Springs, Connie R. Hayes of S. Glens Falls, and Ann (David) Mihalek of Canton, OH. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Norman was predeceased by four brothers, Ralph Humiston, LeRoy (Roy) Humiston, Earl (Buck) Humiston, and Robert Humiston, and two sisters, Edna Esmond and Leona Green. There will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held for family members on Friday, November 9, 2012. Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff at Wesley Health Care Center for their care during this difficult time. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.