Obituaries

Norman Rosenblatt, pharmacist, passes away

Norman Rosenblatt, pharmacist in charge at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.
Norman Rosenblatt

Norman Rosenblatt, Pharmacist in Charge at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran, passed away March 24, 2024.

He began his career at CDCR in September 2011 as the Pharmacist in Charge at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.

“Norman will be greatly missed by all who knew him and worked with him over the past years. We extend our most sincere condolences to the Rosenblatt family during this difficult time,” according to a statement issued by the institution.

Funeral services have not yet been announced.


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