Newton J Burkett Jr:
On November 3, Newton J Burkett Jr passed away at the age of 83. Raised in McKinney TX, he earned a BA in Philosophy from Rice in 1961. He lived in Houston and Elizabeth NJ. He enjoyed a career in consulting and finance. Also, he was very active in supporting community empowerment and in taking a stand against injustice. And, in retirement, he “taught courses in inquiry and research at Kean University” where he had earned a MA in 1992. Finally, he was a distance runner, an avid bird-watcher and possessed a lifelong love of learning. He is survived by, among others, his wife Barbara. Click here for The Star-Journal Ledger obituary.
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