Captain Edward S. Newman, age 90, of Naples, FL passed away on February 26, 2018.
Ed was the oldest of four brothers born to Edward and Wilhelmina in Beaver Falls, PA. He graduated high school before attending Geneva College and then the Merchant Marine Academy where he graduated in 1950. Ed married his beloved wife Virginia “Ginny” Coon in 1951 as he began his sailing career with Moore-McCormack Lines on both freight and passenger ships. After earning his Masters License he continued as Captain on African and South American voyages. Ed finished his sailing career with United States Lines on the around the world container ship service. Upon retiring in 1995, he obtained his real estate license working with Workman Realty and Naples Realty Services.
In addition to his beloved wife Virginia “Ginny”, he is survived by his sons Douglas E. (Karen) and Keith P. Newman, his grandson Brian E. Newman and his brothers, Ralph (Terry), Howard (Shirley) and Leonard (Mary) Newman.
Family and friends are invited to attend Ed’s Celebration of Life on Friday, March 9th at 3:00pm at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108.
