Howard L. "Skip" Newton, Jr.

The family will gather  to celebrate Skip's life in the spring.

Howard L Newton, Jr., "Skip", of Kingston died Sunday October 27, 2024 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House after a period of declining health. Born June 14,1950 In Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Howard L. Newton, Sr. and Barbara (Cerelli) Newton. He was predeceased by a sister, Janice Newton Mahn.

Skip was a truck driver for Kosco. He also worked installing fences with his brother. At home, he enjoyed doing work in his yard, planting flower pots with Mary Ellen, and keeping the pool ever ready! Skip also loved music, especially live music, "Peeps", Zombie TV and the ocean, whether it be at the Jersey Shore, OBX or the Maine Coast.

Skip is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Mayone) Newton, his son Jesse W., his brother Timothy and wife Jean, sister Chery Dethlefsen and her husband Walter. Many nieces and nephews also survive.  He will be missed by his faithful canine companion, Ruby.

An expression of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation 374 Violet Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ( https://www.hvhospice.org/donate-now/ )