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Leslie Newman Obituary
Lima - June 2, 2019 at age 72. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia Newman; sister, Anne (Michael) Haag; 3 nephews. Les was an avid Trumpet Player who played with the New Horizon Band at the Eastman School of Music and the Workshop for the Canandian Brass. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Services and Interment were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. To share a memory or send a condolence, visit: oconnelldoughertyfuneralhome.com
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Glen Bernard
July 26, 2025
I served with Les in the Navy on board the USS Implicit. We shared a workplace on the bridge. I knew him as "Charlie." I remember him fondly. A nice, easygoing guy.
John Steinbrenner
June 9, 2019
I am saddened to read of Les's passing. I had the privilege of playing with him in the trumpet section of the New Horizons Band and the New Horizons Big ( Dance )Band He was an outstanding technical player and I learned so much from him. He was unique, especially for a trumpet player, because he didn't have the need to play solo or first parts. He loved harmony, and got his greatest kicks playing those parts. He was a meticulous counter and was a big help to me. Les was quiet and unassuming. You would never realize how good he was unless you played next or near to him. He made everybody around him a better player. God be with you Les. You are now playing your trumpet for the angels.
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