John W. Newton
February 17, 2008
John W. Newton, 84, of Syracuse passed from this life on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the VA Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 30, 1923 to Forrest and Anna Newton in Ilion, NY. He was a staff sergeant in the Army Infantry, WW II Pacific Theater stationed in New Guinea. He married Hilah Foote, in Port Henry on Lake Champlain. He drove for the Greyhound bus company, worked for Carrier Corp as a tool designer, and was also the head of the Security Department at Loretto Geriatric Center. John was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone that needed one. He will be missed.
He is survived by his sister, Bonita Ross of Tacoa, GA, his son, David J. of Syracuse, Several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Services
There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the spring, in Port Henry.