Charles Calvert Newman

Charles “Chuck” Calvert Newman died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on October 16, 2022 surrounded by his children, after a short but brave battle with cancer. Born on November 12, 1941 to Gertrude and Edward Newman in Lansdowne, PA, Chuck was the third of six siblings. He led an interesting childhood growing up in Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Japan. After graduating from Yokohama High School in 1960, Chuck returned to the US to attend the University of Maryland where he joined the ROTC. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Chuck served for 6 years flying F-4’s overseas as part of NATO missions in Germany, Libya and Italy. After active duty, he continued to serve in the Maryland Air National Guard while working for Host International/Marriott for 25+ years. After “retirement” Chuck continued working in hospitality as consultant. He was very proud of his professional career and the life-long friends he made along the way. Known for his quick-witted humor, storytelling, dapper style, and happy spirit, Chuck loved a good party, always dressing to the nines. Even at casual events he came in pleated khakis, tucked in button-down shirts and a pair of bucks (white were his favorite). He enjoyed home improvement projects, but when he wasn’t cutting down trees or building unpermitted decks he spent many a Sunday morning and Monday night at McGarvey’s Saloon with pilot friends telling “war stories”. Chuck loved being on the water anywhere, but Annapolis, Key West and the British Virgin Islands were where he made his happiest memories. In 1996, he christened his sailboat “Music” and sailed her throughout the BVIs before bringing her home on an epic trip that may have included a questionable stop in Cuba, drawing the attention of the State Department. We will always remember him with a smile on his face and a Coors Original in his hand while telling a joke or story. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Gertrude Newman, his brother Ed, his sister Virginia Smith, and his brother Dennis. Chuck is survived by his sister Barbara and his brother David. Chuck is also survived by his son Randy Newman (Kelly), his stepdaughter Lisa Body (Chris), his stepson Todd Fletcher (Courtney) and his favorite people on earth, his 7 grandchildren; Reagan, Maerin, Quinn, Lane, Ellie, Hayden and Grady. Affectionately called “Cappy” by them, Chuck especially loved attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and until last spring drove all over the state to watch them. A memorial service will be held at the Crownsville Veterans Cemetery on November 18th at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Chuck’s memory, to a veteran’s organization of your choice.

Charles Calvert Newman

November 12, 1941 - October 16, 2022