NEWTON RICHARD HARRY DICK Age 69, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on January 9, 2018. He was a 1967 graduate of McKeesport High School. Dick nurtured his passion for music early in his life by entertaining his family in the kitchen. Within a few years, along with high school friends, formed a band, The Fantastic Dee Jays; recorded an album and had air time on local radio stations. They performed on store roof tops, at special events, opened for the infamous Rolling Stones (when they passed through Pittsburgh). He married his high school sweetheart, Mae L. (Patterson) in 1966 and pursued a career in business operations, spending a majority of his time at John Sexton Food Distribution. He pursued a few businesses, but found fulfillment in writing, later self-publishing a book titled Oceannis. Preceded in death by his parents Harry C. and Laura M. (Lutz) Newton; two brothers, Donald Newton and William Newton; two sisters, Lanna (Newton) Bender and Mary (Newton) Hartnett. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mae L.; sister, Carol (Newton) Santone; brother, James and his wife Donna Newton; brother-in-law and 'partner in crime,' Gene Bender; as well as his four children and their spouses, Rebecca M. (Newton) Tebeau, Tracie R. (Newton) and spouse Patrick M. Bowen, Carey A. (Newton) and spouse, Eric C. Takach, Benjamin J. Newton; nine grandchildren, Zach, Adam, Cory, AJ, Emily, Jessica, Graeson, Ellery, and Emerson; and two great-grandchildren: Alex and Maverick. With his wishes to leave the world being entertained by the motion of our beautiful oceans, his ashes will be spread amongst them. There will be a memorial service in Pittsburgh, PA; if interested in attending please email rhnmemorial2018@gmail.com or visit fb.me/dicknewtonFDJ. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb