Corfu - Walter G. "Jerry" Newman, 77, of Corfu, passed away Monday (October 15, 2012) at United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia.
Jerry was born August 1, 1935, in Buffalo, a son of the late Walter and Eleanor Weismore Newman. He was a supervisor for Corcraft, at the Attica Correctional Facility and a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish (Holy Name of Mary Church) in East Pembroke. Jerry was the brother of the late James Newman and Phyllis Balduf.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Carol (Rupert) Newman; two step-sons, Timothy Rupert and John Gancarz; four grandchildren; two brothers, Edward (Barbara) Newman and Austin (Mary) Newman; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call Saturday from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc. 4-6 Main Street, Corfu. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 16 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
