Richard
Richard Newton
d. February 19, 2014
Barre - Richard F. "Rick" Newton, Jr., 57, of Barre, a fork lift technician at BMH in Buffalo, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home in Barre.
Mr. Newton was born July 28, 1956 in Medina, a son of the late Richard F. and Carol (Giambatista) Newton, Sr.
He was a graduate of Medina High School. He enjoyed hunting, farming, car racing and his grandson. As an avid dirt oval track car racer, he was a member of D.I.R.T. Motorsport, nominated for the F.O.A.R. Score Fan Club, Raced Asphalt, Dirt Street Stock late model, 6 cylinder modified, sportsman modified, and 358 modified. He won over 70 feature races and was 1996 Track Champion.
Survivors include his wife Dawn Fisher Newton of Batavia, 2 daughters, Angelique Newton of Oakfield, and Erica (Brian) Covert of Morrisville, PA; a son, Ricky (Ashley) Newton of Oakfield; 2 grandchildren, Lucas Newton and Kennedy Covert; 2 brothers, Joseph (Elaine) Newton of Medina and James Newton of NJ; 2 sisters, Toni (James) Dunn and Gerri Schultz, both of Albion; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his friend Duke as well as many friend and relatives.
Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia where services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Mr. Newton was born July 28, 1956 in Medina, a son of the late Richard F. and Carol (Giambatista) Newton, Sr.
He was a graduate of Medina High School. He enjoyed hunting, farming, car racing and his grandson. As an avid dirt oval track car racer, he was a member of D.I.R.T. Motorsport, nominated for the F.O.A.R. Score Fan Club, Raced Asphalt, Dirt Street Stock late model, 6 cylinder modified, sportsman modified, and 358 modified. He won over 70 feature races and was 1996 Track Champion.
Survivors include his wife Dawn Fisher Newton of Batavia, 2 daughters, Angelique Newton of Oakfield, and Erica (Brian) Covert of Morrisville, PA; a son, Ricky (Ashley) Newton of Oakfield; 2 grandchildren, Lucas Newton and Kennedy Covert; 2 brothers, Joseph (Elaine) Newton of Medina and James Newton of NJ; 2 sisters, Toni (James) Dunn and Gerri Schultz, both of Albion; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his friend Duke as well as many friend and relatives.
Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co, Inc., 403 E. Main St., Batavia where services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
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