Stephen J. Newman, 84, of Seekonk, MA and formerly of Attleboro, MA., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Karen L. Newman (Gallup). They were happily married for 24 years.
Born on October 25, 1939 in Providence, RI., he was the son of the late Louis and Edith (Shapiro) Newman.
Stephen "Coach" completed his high school education at Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island, graduating in 1957. He subsequently enrolled at the University of Rhode Island where he earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts in 1961. He honorably served in the Army during Vietnam. He then earned his Master's Degree in Education from Bridgewater State in 1971. Over the course of 37 years, he served as a teacher, Dean of Students, and Track Coach at Attleboro High School. He has the honor of having the Attleboro High School track named after him which represents all of the accomplishments of the athletes that he coached. He later coached track at Wheaton College in the early 90s.
Steve was the type of person who was happiest when giving back to the community. In the mid 90s, he took great pride in being the Director of the Attleboro Teen Center. There he made a positive impact on countless young people while making lifelong friends. In 2001, he transitioned to Bishop Feehan High School, where he taught Sociology and History until his retirement 13 years later.
The world is a better place because of Steve Newman, a truly selfless, kindhearted, man who always thought of others before himself.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Eric D. Newman and his wife Roberta "Bobbi" of North Billerica, MA., Adam M. Newman and his wife Lynn of Pawtucket, RI., and Joshua T. Newman and his wife Kate of Somerset, MA., and step-children, Patrick R. Whalen and his wife Denise of Fairfield, CT., and Meghan K. Whalen and her spouse Vannak Sao of Seekonk, MA. He is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren and two dear nieces, Lori and Jill. He was the devoted brother of the late Maurice "Corky" Newman.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Visitation on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00am in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA. Burial will be private in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzhiemer's Foundation act.alz.org or the Attleboro Animal Shelter http://faaspets.org/ways-to-help/donate/
To send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200
