Mark Newman 70, of Hamilton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on September 17th surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Neptune, NJ, to Joyce (Anderson) and Donald R. Newman, Mark grew up in Ocean Grove, where he spent many summers dedicated to life guarding, a role that reflected his lifelong commitment to service and community. A talented athlete, Mark was a critical member of the Neptune High School Class A Championship team of 1972, coached by the infamous Richard Melvin and went on to play soccer at Mitchell Junior College and College and Kean University. Mark continued to share his love of the game by coaching his children's soccer teams.

Mark devoted his career to serving young people through the Boys and Girls Club and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). His passion for mentoring and guiding children left an indelible impact on countless lives, and his dedication to building supportive, welcoming communities will be remembered for years to come.

Mark is survived by his wife, Karren, his three cherished children and their spouses, Lindsay(Allison), Courtnay(Mike),and Ian(Morgan), and four adored grandchildren; Rowan, Hazel, Anderson, and Cade. They will forever treasure his warmth, humor, and generosity. He also leaves behind his brother Rob, his wife Alison, and two nieces Maddie and Callie.

Visitation will be held at Knott's Colonial Funeral Home 2946 South Broad Street in Hamilton on Wednesday evening September, 24th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.

A celebration of Mark's life will be held at The Church in Brielle, 821 Riverview Drive Brielle on Thursday, September 25th at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton or CYO of Mercer County, continuing his legacy of service to children and families