Newton-Burkett-Obituary

Newton J. Burkett Jr.

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Age 83

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DIED
November 3, 2021
AGE
83
LOCATION
Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Newton Jones Burkett, Jr., a former Elizabeth Board of Education member whose lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice empowered minority business owners and inspired college students, died of cardiac arrest on November 3, 2021, at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. He was 83. Raised...

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My heart and prayers go out to the Burkett Barbara I'm so sorry to hear about Newton's passing such a great gentleman and it was an honor to know him as a friend he will be missed but not forgotten rest in peace my friend

Barbara I was sorry to read about Newton passing. It brought back memories of many years ago at Echo Lanes. I watch ABC news all the time so I see NJ there and that makes me think of you and Newton Nice to read what Stephan is doing Again I´m very sorry for your loss Dianne Falk

To the Burkett Family My sincere condolences on your loss of a true gentleman. I worked with Newton for many years during my career with the US Small Business Administrators. He had a positive impact on many small business owners and I enjoyed working with him as he was a honest professional with a great business mind.

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Sending our heartfelt sympathy and love to the entire Burkett family. Mr. Burkett was an outstanding man who will be greatly missed. Mrs. B., we are sending all our love to you. Newt, my heart is with you. I'm here whenever you need me.

I will always remember the way Mr. Burkett would walk into a meeting and make sure he spoke to everyone in the room before the meeting started. The world has lost someone very special.