Norman G. Reno

79, of Providence, passed away Friday, November 6th, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rena Reno for nearly 30 years.

Born in Port Jefferson, New York, he was the son of Pastor John Paul Reno and Viola (Gooden) Reno.

Norman was a United States Marine Corps Veteran who volunteered to serve during the Vietnam War, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded for heroism and extraordinary achievement while in flight. He was the owner of Applied Machine Technology, a machine tool business he ran for many years prior to retiring. Under his leadership, the company co-invented two patents for sailboat rigging hardware used in the America’s Cup, produced robotic parts for Boston Dynamics, and helped with prototyping the Olympic Torch for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. He was a very kind and generous man with a great sense of humor. He helped open up career paths for many people and was a supporter of the local community, restoring the 1889 tower clock at the First Unitarian Church of Providence. He had a love for reading, learning, technology, stained glass art, and photography.

He is survived by his wife, Rena Reno, and his son, Joshua Reno; niece Nicole “Princess” Galvez and her husband Miguel. He was one of five brothers, including the late Pastor John Paul Reno II, Lt. General Loren Reno, Lee Reno, and William Reno.

Visiting hours will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. His Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Hope and Memory, Swan Point Cemetery 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, followed by burial with military honors.