Norman Krukonis

Hampton Beach - Norman V. Krukonis, 90, of Hampton Beach, died peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his beautiful beach home, listening to the waves with his family by his side. He was born on February 5, 1935 in Lawrence, MA, a son of the late Edward Krukonis and Beatrice (Lucier) Krukonis. Norman was raised and educated in Lawrence, MA and a graduate of Lawrence High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and earned his dolphins as a submariner onboard the USS Grouper. After a 4 year tour he became an equipment installer for New England Telephone and Telegraph where he met the love of his life, a switchboard operator, Gloria Gagne from Laconia, NH. They were married on May, 5, 1962 and settled in Methuen, MA. In 1968 he and Gloria embarked on a lifelong entrepreneurship in the hospitality business at Hampton Beach. Norman continued to work full time with the phone company and part time in their many businesses. He was the handyman, the book-keeper, simply the jack of all trades. Their ventures included The Drift Motel, The Voyager Motor Lodge, Patriot’s Corner and The Cookie Hut, to name a few. They later expanded into year-round operations with The Hampton Falls Motor Inn, a warm adventure in Cocoa Beach with Ocean Suites Hotel, and lastly, The Hampshire Inn and Conference Center. Upon retirement from the phone company and his businesses, Norman enjoyed life relaxing at his home on the ocean. Planting and maintaining beautiful flower gardens each year, listening to music out on the deck, and entertaining many friends including hosting the best 4th of July celebrations. He enjoyed dining out with Gloria, traveling to Georgia and Colorado for grandchildren’s birthdays, holidays, football games and graduations. He traveled across Europe either joining Karen on a trip or accompanied by family visiting England, Germany, Italy, Austria, Moscow, scotch tasting in Scotland and his final bucket list trip to Ireland. He was a fan of the Patriots and the Red Sox, enjoying a Green Monster seat with Casey and a front row seat with Nick. He was able to celebrate his 90th birthday In Marco Island, FL last year, a place near and dear to him, with his entire family and dear friends present. Despite his ailing legs, he enjoyed going out to breakfast everyday and his Monday night dinners with "The Old Timers". Norman leaves two daughters, Karen Krukonis Adams and husband Douglas Adams of Breckenridge, Colorado, and Lisa Zirk and husband, Todd Zirk of Canton, Georgia, three grandchildren, Captain Nicholas Krukonis Adams and wife Lauren Aragon Adams of Abiline, Texas, Casey Krukonis Adams of Chicago, Illinois and Ryan Rauscher of Canton, Georgia, two great-grandchildren, Jax Oliver Adams and Vivian Jane Adams of Abilene, Texas, his sister Bernice Torosian of Haverhill, Mass, his sister Nelda Laws of Bradford, Mass, his brother Paul Krukonis of Cypress, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gloria and his brother Edward Krukonis. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Norman for a period of visitation on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Interment will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire State Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303. To view the funeral Mass remotely, please click here on the date and time of the service.

Norman Krukonis

February 4, 1935 - January 22, 2026