Submitted by: Dan Rich

Paul J. Newman

Dec. 10, 1946 - Aug. 26, 2008

South Bend Tribune 8/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Paul J. Newman, 61, of South Bend, went home to meet his Lord on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2008. He was born in New York City, NY, on December 10, 1946, and was adopted by Florence and Alexander Newman of Weehawken, New Jersey, who have preceded him in death. Paul came to South Bend to attend the University of Notre Dame. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1969 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1974. He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971. The South Bend area adopted and welcomed Paul as he practiced law privately and as a St. Joseph County Public Defender from 1975-1996. Resigning from his law practice in 1996, he began working with students at the Family and Children's Center. In 1998 he began working for St. Joseph Community Corrections and also teaching Criminal Justice at Tri-State University. Paul had brought his love for theatre and music with him to South Bend and was an active member and board member of a local theatrical group called "The Company." Paul leaves behind Mildred (Mom) Steeley of South Bend and Lisa Richards of Mishawaka, along with numerous other friends.