Carl Newman

Carl Newman, a long time resident and energetic Civil/Philanthropic Leader of Los Angeles passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2023. He is survived by his \"chosen family\", Julie Gleneck-Everitt and her daughter, Devin Michele Everitt. Carl came to Los Angeles as a small youngster and received much of his schooling here. He attended Venice High School and then Los Angeles Trade-Technical Jr. College. At USC he studied Business, with an emphasis on Life Insurance and Estate Planning. He then followed his father\'s footsteps and learned how to be a Baker and also served on the executive board of the Baker\'s Union, Local 37. During the Korean War he served with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. He was Honorably Discharged in 1960. He then began his career as a Life Insurance Consultant, Agent & Broker. In 1966, Carl was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Tin Corporation - Oil Shale and Development Corp and in 1967, he was elected Vice President of Public Relations. Carl loved to be involved in his community and was a member of several organizations including: the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Saints and Sinners, 56th Coordinating Council, City of Los Angeles, Community Advisory Committee, Public Relations Chairman for the 13th Councilmanic District, Crime Prevention Education Committee, International Footprint Association, Jai Alai Eilat Sister City Committee, Christians and Jews for Law and Morality, American Artists of the West, The Greater Los Angeles Press Club, Peace Officers Shrine Club, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, Elks #99, Rotary Club, Co-Editor of Hollywood News Reel, Hollywood Society Club and a lifetime member of the Masonic Home Lodge 721. He thrived on being a Civic and Philanthropic Leader and ran for Los Angeles City Councilman, 13th District in 1970. He then went into business with his brother, opening Newman Brothers Bail Bonds with offices in Los Angeles, Compton & Hollywood. He met the love of his life, Gilda, and married her shortly after in 1985. They enjoyed 28 years together until her passing in 2013. They did not have any children. Carl was predeceased by his immigrant parents: his father, Meyer Newman, from the USSR and his mother, Susanna Brender from Germany. He was also predeceased by his brothers: Boris Newman and Alfred Newman. A Memorial Service will be held for Carl at Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills, 5059 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068 on Wednesday, June 21st @ 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice, in honor of Carl Newman.