Robert H. Newman's Obituary
Newman, Robert H. JD. Dade County Circuit Court Judge passed away on May7, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, New York but moved to Miami Beach in his teens, and dearly loved his new found community. He graduated from the University of Miami, became a State Attorney and then went into private practice for many years. He served the Judiciary in many divisions ending his stellar career as Chief Judge in Probate. He was a Hearing Officer for the city of Miami Beach and Aventura. He also did Mediations in the legal profession. He loved his community and serviced it well. He was the National Secretary of the Leukemia Society. He taught Paralegals at Miami Dade Community College, he served as President of the Health Systems Agency, he was ne of the first presidents of Temple Beth Am in Miami, active with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Temple Judea in Coral Gables. He will be sorely missed.He is survived by his wife, Gail of nearly 33 years. He cherished time spent with his children, Lorie Newman, Mark Newman (Una), and step-children scot Jaffe, Jodi Jaffe ( Andy Glenn). He also enjoyed his many grandchildren: Danielle Katzeff ( Lawrence), Carly Newman( Chip Waters), Craig Newman ( Emma), Michelle Cascone ( Pete), Rachel Haney ( Jon), Jessica Goldberg ( evan, Marcus Levine, Chase Jaffe and Sarah Glenn. He was blessed with 5 great-grandchildren: Hutton Waters, Jacob and James Cascone, Julia Haney and Neima Katzeff. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 11115 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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