Obituary of Laurence S. Newman

Laurence "Larry" Newman passed away suddenly, on Friday, May 22nd. He was 57 years young. Born in Newark NJ, Larry grew up in Millburn NJ graduating from Millburn High School before attending and graduating from Syracuse University in 1979. During college, despite being told he was too small and slow to play college football, Larry walked on to the Syracuse Orangeman Football team earning a full scholarship and two varsity letters in 1977 and 1978. Upon graduation, Larry entered the world of advertising at Keyes Martin successfully reintroducing the Dumont brand of television utilizing Sid Cesear to promote the re-launch. After leaving Keyes Martin, Larry began a successful twenty three year career as a financial planner for Merrill Lynch and later Morgan Stanley before leaving the industry in 2002. Most recently Larry worked as a small business advisor, helping owners in succession planning, cost controls and strategies to increase sales and profitability. A true lover of life, Larry enjoyed motorcycles, classic cars, sports and spending time with his beloved daughters. Larry was predeceased by his mother and step father Rita and Ruben Redfield, father Richard Newman and brother Jonathan Newman Larry is survived by his three daughters, Erica Florham Park NJ, Lisa and Jennifer Denville NJ. A graveside ceremony will be held on his birthday, June 3rd at the Mt Lebanon Cemetery 189 Gill Lane, Iselin NJ at 11:00AM. Please join Larry's daughters and friends to celebrate his life. Shiva will be observed at the home of Erica Newman 911 Sterling Drive Florham Park NJ, Wednesday June 3rd 4:00 – 9:00, Thursday June 4th 1:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:30, Friday June 5th 2:00 – 5:00