Ed Newins – A Life Well Lived

A funeral mass will be offered Saturday, March 28 at Holy Family Church, Union Beach, for Edward Newins, Sr. of Hazlet.

Ed died March 13, seven days before his 93^rd birthday. He passed away surrounded by his family.

Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Greenpoint, Ed was proud of his service in the United States Coast Guard, broadcasting the Voice of America for Radio Free Europe off the coast of Rhodes, Greece during his years of service.  He was honorably discharged in 1954 and remained active with his shipmates from the USS Courier over the years. 

Ed worked as an Operating Engineer, New York Local 15 , starting in 1954  and was their Business Agent until his retirement in 1995.

Married to the former Georgette Ravel from October 23, 1954, until her death December 10, 2022, Ed was a devoted husband who was happiest in her company and sharing his life with her and their children. The couple were both avid boaters and popular on the waterfront scene and at the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club.

The couple first lived in Chelsea, New York, briefly in Hoboken, then moved to Hazlet in 1960 where they remained the rest of their lives.

Following his retirement, the couple enjoyed living between homes in Key Largo and Naples, Florida and Hazlet.

As an avid boater, and promoter of safety on the waterways, Ed  spent many years boating and fishing from the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Harbor and cherished the friendships he formed over the years as a member of the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club, and where he served as Commodore. For many years after his tenure at the club’s chief officer, he was frequently recognized at gatherings of club members, recalled for his sense of humor, willingness to help others, and devotion to safety.

Ed also served as a Commissioner and Chairman of the BRSA in the 1970s. 

In addition to Georgette, Ed was predeceased by his parents John L. and Lucretia (Maguiness) Newins, his brother Laurence, and sister Janet. Ed is survived by his children, Edward J. Newins, Jr. and his wife Mary Shawn, of Whitsett, NC , Kimberly (Herer) Flynn of Toms River, Victoria O’Connor and her husband Jerry of Howell and Navarre and Elizabeth Straub of Middletown and 11 Grandchildren – Krystal Kaplan and her husband Michael, Regina Young and her husband Colon, Rachael Herer, Robert Herer, John Straub, James Herer, Eric Straub, Kyle Newins and his wife Kelly, Faith Paton and her husband Jeff, Jerry O’Connor, Jr. and Natalie Straub . H is also survived by his most precious Great Grandson Michael Patrick Kaplan. 

Family and friends are invited to visit at a memorial visitation at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3269 State Route/Highway 35, Hazlet, Friday March 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. 

The Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 28, will be offered at 10:00 AM at the church at Highway 36, Union Beach, where Ed worshiped weekly.

In respect of Ed’s wishes, he will be privately cremated

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