FALL RIVER... John N. Newcome, Jr., 86 of Fall River, passed away May 15, 2013 at Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.
He was the widower of Gloria (Medeiros) Newcome.
Born in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of the late John N. and Alexis (Crinkshank) Newcome and had lived in Fall River since 1958.
Mr. Newcome was a veteran of W.W.II and the Korean Conflict, serving 20 years in the United States Navy where he reached the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. He worked for as a ship fitter 20 years for General Dynamics, Quincy Shipyards in Quincy, MA from 1963 – 1983 and 10 years for Williams and Manchester Shipyard in Newport, RI from 1983 until his retirement in 1993. He was an avid Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed reading and being around the water.
He is survived by 1 son: Charles M. Newcome of Port Orange FL, 1 sister: Jodie Gatone of Gulf Breeze, FL, 1 brother: Fred Newcome of FL, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Deborah M. Velozo, Patrick D., John D. and Christopher D. Newcome and was brother of the late David Newcome.
At the request of the family, services are private.