In Memory
Samuel New
September 12, 1921 - March 5, 2002
Samuel New passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at his home in Scottsdale. Sam was born September 12, 1921 in South Bend, Ind. to Molly and David New. He grew up in South Bend and moved to Elkhart, Ind. shortly after marrying Joan Breskin on December 15, 1946. Since 1973, Sam and Joan enjoyed winters in Scottsdale. Sam is survived by his wife, Joan; his sister Helen Landau (Herman), Louisville, Ky.; his children: Barbara Anshell (Jos), Scottsdale; Phyllis New, Scottsdale; Jeffrey New (llene), Granger, Ind.; and his eight grandchildren: Jeremy Anshell, Nathan Goldberg and Betsy Goldberg, Scottsdale; Adam Anshell, Atlanta; Adrienne Kurland (Brett), Chicago; Daniel, Seth and Jordan New, Granger.
Sam is a graduate of South Bend Central High School and Indiana University Bloomington (1943, Accounting), where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. During World War II, Sam served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant on the U.S.S. Anthony in the Pacific theater. In 1947, Sam cofounded Mid-City Supply Co., Inc., Elkhart, with Melvin Cohn. After 38 successful years, Sam retired in 1985. Sam also served as the Secretary-Treasurer of Bristol Corporation of Bristol, Ind., retiring from that position in 1984. For 15 years, he was a respected Board member for St. Joseph Valley Bank & Midwest Commerce Bank.
Sam was a very philanthropic man and led by example. He was Chairman of the Elkhart Housing Authority for 15 years and a benefactor and Board Member of the Indiana University Jewish Studies Program. Sam was, at various times, President of Temple Israel, Elkhart Rotary Club and Michiana Credit Management Association. He served as a Board member for the following organizations: United Way of Elkhart County, Better Business Bureau, Greater Elkhart Area Chamber of Commerce, Elcona Country Club, Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, Sinai Synagogue, Temple Israel, Elkhart Rotary Club, and North American Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Wholesalers Association.
Sam was an accomplished and avid golfer. He was extremely proud of his two holes in one at Elcona Country Club. He enjoyed flying and earned his private pilot's license in 1974. Sam was a kind, generous and gentle man with a quick, dry wit. His humor and love will always be celebrated by his family and friends. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014; or charity of your choice.
Funeral services and interment were held in South Bend on Friday, March 8, 2002. Local arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.
Source: Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, March 15, 2002/Nisan2, 5762, Vol. 54, No. 26
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