PALM CITY, Fla. — Mike Neumann Jr. 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 World War II Pacific Rim as a U.S. 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 home town 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.
Mike was born in Schenectady, N.Y. in 1927 to his predeceased parents, Michael and S. Kathryn (Davis) Neumann. He raised nine children in Schenectady, N.Y., Lynnfield and Marblehead. He attended Christian Brothers Academy, Siena College and supported his family working for the Aircraft Engine Group of General Electric Co.
He was predeceased by his brother William Neumann and son Michael Neumann III, He leaves his wife Katherine Neumann of Palm City, Fla. He is also survived by his daughters Dorothy Bousquet and husband Paul of Palm City, Fla.; Diane Peluso and husband Phil of San Marcos, Calif.; Susan Such and husband Ron of Camden, Maine; Mary Farrelly and husband Patrick of Palm Bay Fla.; sons James Neumann of Danvers; Robert Neumann of Whitman; Kevin Neumann and wife Carol of Marblehead; Katie Neumann of Stuart, Fla. and sister-in-Law Ann Neumann of Hillsborough, Calif. He is also survived by 11 loving grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Palm City, Fla. Burial Services were held at Forest Hills Cemetery on Monday, July 27. 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.
