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Robert Newell Obituary
Newell Sr., Robert A. Robert A. Newell, Sr., "Pops", age 72, died peacefully on August 22, 2009. Loving husband of Roberta "Bobbi" for 23 years, beloved father of Robert, Jr., Alan (Sue), David (Denise), Carolyn (Joe) O'Toole and Kathleen, loving step-father of Donna, Brian and Bruce (Kelly) and the late Debi Lang, cherished grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of two, fond brother of Sharon and Linda (Jim) Hanna and the late Ray, Chuckie, Ron and LeRoy Hodgeman, fond uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Past President, business representative and 50 year plus member of Carpenters Local Union 1185. Before retirement in 1999, he was a special representative of the Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters as well as a manager of CDCC Health Welfare and Pension Trust Fund. Member of the Masonic Kelvyn Park Willing Lodge, as well as Medinah Temple. He served on the board of directors of the Northwest Glen Brook Shrine Club and was also a member of the Hospitality Committee, and a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 8 PM, with a 7 PM Masonic Service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Funeral Service Thursday 10 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707. Info: 708-442-8500. 
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Cliff Merkell
Yesterday
I worked with Bob from 1987 through 1993... good dude... believed in what he did.
Cindy Wolf
September 15, 2009
What a wonderful man and what an incredible loss to mankind. I pray for him and his family and wish them peace.
Tom Scygiel
August 30, 2009
Bob was a good cousin-in-law and most importantly, a great friend to me. Always available and generous with his time and advice -- even after a tiring day of work. I miss him.
Ed Bean
August 27, 2009
My condolences to the family. Bob was a great union man. He put his time in and really cared about the future of the 1185 local. A leader of men doing the right thing for many years. We do appreciate all he's done.
At my mothers wake he gave me a hugh and said this sucks. We all feal the same way now.
Bruce Wallenberg
August 25, 2009
You've been my "ROCK" and an inspiration throughout my entire life.
Bruce W.
August 25, 2009
To the Newell children; I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Your Friend, Lisa "Shucks" G.
Donna Lang
August 25, 2009
Pops has been like a dad to me. He has been with me (and Donny) through some tough times and has always provided a lot of support. I am going to miss him very much...
August 25, 2009
To The Family of Bob Newell;
Having worked with Bob for almost 30 years, it was definately an experience I will remember. While we sometimes did not agree on certain things, I know that he always had the best interest of the members and the union in mind at all times. I truly belive that if his health had been better he would have kept working for a much longer period of time. Our best to the family, and remember all of the good times everyone had together.
Rich and Pat Day
Michael Bala
August 25, 2009
My condolences to the Newell family. He was a great union leader as well as a great man. He will be missed.
Michael Bala, LU 1185
Carl Esparza
August 24, 2009
Very sorry to hear of Pops passing. My deepest condolences to the whole Newell family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chuck Hanna
August 24, 2009
Linda and Sharon and families. Our condolences and we are sorry for your loss. Chuck and Sue
Gene DeMaio
August 24, 2009
My condolences to the family of Robert Newell or Bob as most of us called him.
I was priveliged to serve on his Executive board at Local 1185 for 18 years and to have known him for over 40 years as a friend and mentor. His contributions to our Union were many and important and his loss to his family and his Union is immense.I was priveliged to see him last at my wife's wake last December and he seemed to be in good health and spirits, and this was so sudden that I pray that there was no time for suffering. Gene DeMaio
Emma Hanna
August 24, 2009
My uncle Robert was one of the greatest men I've ever known. He was an amazing brother to my mom (Linda or "Winnie") and the best uncle I could have asked for. I'm blessed to have known him.
JIM HANNA
August 24, 2009
FOR FORTY YEARS HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND THE BEST BROTHER-IN-LAW A MAN COULD ASK FOR. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.
Paul Mansbridge
August 24, 2009
We miss him already.
August 24, 2009
Kathleen,
Sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for your father and the family.
Rich
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