Robert Joseph Newman

Highlands, NC - Robert Joseph Newman, age 79, of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Edith Newman. He was a financial manager for Eastern Airlines. He loved camping and playing tennis. He was past member of Rotary Clubs in Highlands, Charlotte and Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth Lyons Newman; daughter, Laura Kupinski of Miami, FL, two step daughters, Elizabeth Lyons Scott of McCayesville, GA and Sarah Genevieve Guarracino of Asheville, NC; a son, Michael Newman of South Elgin, IL; a sister, Katheryn Burgess of New York, NY; two grandchildren, Michael and Allyson Newman.

Mr. Newman will be honored at an End of Life Celebration, Tuesday, June 4th in Highlands, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Highlands Cashiers Humane Society, 200 Gable Street, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.