Obituary: Michael J. Neumann

Michael J. Neumann peacefully left this world on July 13 at the age of 88 to meet the creator and bring greetings to those who went before him. His social skills and sense of humor will continue to bring happiness to those up above. Mike led a productive and compassionate life. He served his country in WWII Pacific Rim as a US Coast Guard fireman and cook.

He loved and supported his wonderful family of nine children with his lifelong love and wife of 69 years. A devout Roman Catholic, he believed in giving to the community, as he lead the Board of Registrars and volunteered as a policeman in his hometown of Lynnfield.

In his leisure, he loved boats and the water. He built wonderful memories for his family bringing them on yearly boating trips aboard the Ten N’s. His leadership and social involvement in the Knights of Columbus, the Salem Willows Yacht Club, the Boston Yacht Club, the Down East Yacht Club, and the USCG Auxiliary gave his family wonderful friendships and adventures.

In his retirement years, he continued his volunteer efforts with Holy Redeemer Church, the Elliot Museum, and Treasure Coast Hospice. A constant student of life, his gift of conversation always found him stopping behind you talking to a new or old friend sharing his good humor.

Born in Schenectady NY in 1927 to his predeceased parents, Michael & S. Kathryn (Davis) Neumann he raised nine children in Schenectady NY, Lynnfield and Marblehead MA. He attended Christian Brothers Academy, Siena College and supported his family working for the Aircraft Engine Group of General Electric Co. Predeceased by his brother William Neumann and son Michael Neumann III, he leaves his wife Katherine Neumann of Palm City FL, his daughter Dorothy Bousquet & husband Paul of Palm City FL, Diane Peluso & husband Phil of San Marcos CA, Susan Such & husband Ron of Camden ME, James Neumann of Danvers, Robert Neumann of Whitman, Kevin Neumann & wife Carol of Marblehead, Mary Farrelly & husband Patrick of Palm Bay FL, Katie Neumann of Stuart Florida, and Sister-in-Law Ann Neumann of Hillsborough CA and 11 loving grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, & several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Palm City. Burial Services are to be held at the Forest Hills Cemetery, Lynnfield, MA on Monday July 27, 11am. Contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to The ARC of Martin County www.arcmc.org or the Treasure Coast Hospice www.tchospice.org.