Merton
Merton "Mert" E. " Big" Newman
d. November 2, 2019
ILION – Mert Newman, age 95, formerly of Crescent St., Ilion, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica , with his family by his side. He was born on December 26, 1923, in Callicoon , NY , to Henry and Lillian (Oestrich) Newman. On May 12, 1945, he married Shirley Fisk.
Mert had a love of cars, planes, cards and family. He had a wonderful work ethic having owned Midtown Pontiac (Midtown Wings 'n Wheels) until the age of 91. An accomplished pilot, he belonged to the AOPA-Pilot's Association, the Ilion Elks and Kiwanis. He was an amazing man who touched so many peoples' lives and was a role model for many. Merton's charisma lit up the room!
Merton's loving family includes: his daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Marc Rosenberg and Susan and Phil Kane, all of Herkimer; his sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Donna Newman and Craig and Tryce Newman, all of Herkimer; his grandchildren, David Rosenberg, Rebecca Beley, Matthew Kane, Kristen Manchester, Ryan and Nicole Newman and Alyce and Derek Newman; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Rosenberg, Ari Rosenberg, Katie and Abbie Kane and Paul and Connor Manchester; his sister, Kathleen Knapp, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley; his brother, Donald Newman; and his sister, Hilda Stalker. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's original location, at 102 West St. , Ilion . A Celebration of Mert's Life Service will be held immediately following visitation, at 5:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The Ilion Elks Lodge Service will be held Wednesday, at 5:15 p.m., at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff on the Brooklyn Wing, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica , for their excellent care and kindness.
Anyone wishing to share a memory of Mert "Mr. Big", or add to his online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com . As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Care Community (Brooklyn Wing), 2150 Bleecker St. , Utica , NY 13501 . Envelopes are also available at the funeral home. The Newman family entrusted Mert's service arrangements and supervision to their long-time family friend, Don Applegate, Funeral Director.
Mert had a love of cars, planes, cards and family. He had a wonderful work ethic having owned Midtown Pontiac (Midtown Wings 'n Wheels) until the age of 91. An accomplished pilot, he belonged to the AOPA-Pilot's Association, the Ilion Elks and Kiwanis. He was an amazing man who touched so many peoples' lives and was a role model for many. Merton's charisma lit up the room!
Merton's loving family includes: his daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Marc Rosenberg and Susan and Phil Kane, all of Herkimer; his sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Donna Newman and Craig and Tryce Newman, all of Herkimer; his grandchildren, David Rosenberg, Rebecca Beley, Matthew Kane, Kristen Manchester, Ryan and Nicole Newman and Alyce and Derek Newman; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Rosenberg, Ari Rosenberg, Katie and Abbie Kane and Paul and Connor Manchester; his sister, Kathleen Knapp, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley; his brother, Donald Newman; and his sister, Hilda Stalker. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's original location, at 102 West St. , Ilion . A Celebration of Mert's Life Service will be held immediately following visitation, at 5:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The Ilion Elks Lodge Service will be held Wednesday, at 5:15 p.m., at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff on the Brooklyn Wing, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica , for their excellent care and kindness.
Anyone wishing to share a memory of Mert "Mr. Big", or add to his online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com . As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Care Community (Brooklyn Wing), 2150 Bleecker St. , Utica , NY 13501 . Envelopes are also available at the funeral home. The Newman family entrusted Mert's service arrangements and supervision to their long-time family friend, Don Applegate, Funeral Director.
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