Robert Newton

Robert “Bob” “Fig” Newton, 70, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He was born on May 5, 1941 in New Britain, CT, son of the late Clayton Newton and Dorothy (Peichert) DeLuzio. His early years were spent attending local schools in New Britain, later raising his family in Newington. Bob was employed by The Stanley Works, National Inventory Service Inc., New Britain Plastics Machine, and lastly he was First Vice President of Bestway Freight Lines Ltd. Through his work in the trucking business he was a member of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, Motor Transport Association of CT and served as the President of the Quarter Century Traffic Club from 1989 – 1991. He enjoyed trips to the casino, playing golf, collecting baseball cards and was an avid fan of the UConn women’s basketball team. Bob was always more than willing to share a good story and was well known for sharing jokes. Over the years he was always there to lend a hand when someone needed help, and he volunteered with many organizations and events including the Boy Scouts of America and Newington Midget Football. The family would like to thank his many friends at Sage Pond Place and Mulberry Gardens of Southington for their support and friendship through the years. He is survived by his daughters Leigh Pechillo and her husband Thomas Jr. of Southington and Tricia Newton of New Britain, his brother Mark DeLuzio and his wife Diane of Glastonbury, his sister Andrea Enos and her husband George of Danvers, MA., five beloved grandchildren Alexandra and Robert Pechillo, Stephanie, Stephen and Victoria DiChello, his former wife Linda Rio Newton and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Newton, his sister Lillian Newton, his nephew Sgt. Steven J. DeLuzio. Bob will be deeply missed by many.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 13th at 10:00AM at St. Dunstan Roman Catholic Church, 1345 Manchester Rd., Glastonbury. Friends are asked to gather at church. Burial to follow immediately in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Calling hours will be Sunday, June 12th, from 3-6PM., at the New Britain Memorial-Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain (directions: I-84, right off #37, 1 ½ miles on right)

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the SGT. Steven J. DeLuzio Memorial Fund., c/o Merrill Lynch, The Keating Group, 185 Asylum St., Hartford, CT. 06103.

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