Obituary of Robert L. Newbert

Newbert, Robert L. (Bob), age 94, of Williston Park, NY.  WWII Veteran, Tech. Sgt., 15th Air Force, Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, NYPD Motorcycle Patrolman, Hwy. 3, Ret.  Owner of his own HVAC Company for many years serving businesses across L.I. and NYC, including the Catholic Churches of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.  Member of Williston Park American Legion Post 144.  Bob was a dedicated Parishioner of St. Aidan’s R.C. Church, where he served on the Parish Council and as a member of the Holy Name Society.  He is survived by his beloved wife Ann, of nearly 72 years, children Bob Newbert, (Karen), (PhyllisAnne), Patty Luikert (John) and Joan Irving (Ron), six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Bob will be remembered as an honorable, kind and spiritual man. He loved to laugh and valued family and friendship above all.  Visitation will be held Sun., Nov. 3, 2-4 and 7-9 pm, at Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, Williston Park, NY.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 am at St. Aidan’s R.C. Church, 505 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY.  Interment will be at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY.  In lieu of flowers donations to Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20781  (brightfocus.org/macular) would be appreciated.