Robert M. Newton

ROBERT M. NEWTON Passed away in Burlingame on August 3, 2005 at 86. Beloved husband of the late Katherine Marie Newton (deceased in 1977). Beloved father of Robert M. Newton Jr. of Arnold, Maryland. Loving son of the late Robert M. Newton and Margaret Caldwell Newton. Dear brother of Margaret Amend of Valparaiso, Florida. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Born March 13, 1919 in New York City, Mr. Newton was a current resident of San Mateo County for 55 years, and was a proud, active alumnus of the College of William and Mary, class of 1940. As a Freshman, Mr. Newton started the varsity golf program. Additionally, Mr. Newton, affectionately known as "pinky" to his classmates, served as a varsity football manager, and was a brother in Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After college, Mr. Newton served his country in World War II as a naval officer, experiencing combat in the South Pacific. Mr. Newton was a member of the Peninsula Golf and Country club of San Mateo, CA for 50 years where he was an accomplished golfer. He served on the house committee and became it's chairman in 1964. In 1965, Mr. Newton was honored by the membership as club president. Mr. Newton was employed with Coldwell Banker Real Estate for 55 years, beginning his career as a salesperson in 1949 at the West Portal Office in San Francisco. From 1951 through 1971 Mr. Newton continued in sales from the San Mateo Office and became manager from 1972 to 1976. In 1976, Mr. Newton was promoted to Northern California Regional Manager. He received an additional promotion in 1982 to Senior Vice President. Mr. Newton returned to sales in 1986 until his passing. Mr. Newton will be remembered as generous, friendly, approachable, helpful, faithful, and as the consumate "Virginia gentleman". Friends are invited to visit on Monday, August 8, 2005 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at SNEIDER & SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 977 So. El Camino Real In San Mateo. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment at Cypress Lawn Cemetery in Colma. Donations to College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA preferred. SNEIDER & SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME 650-343-1804