Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Obituaries
From 7 Nov 2019, A10 - The Baltimore Sun at Newspapers.com: [1438]
NEUMAN, Phyllis A.
Phyllis Neuman (nee Atkins) passed away on November 6, 2019, at 95. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Nelson Neuman, her siblings, Cynthia Kierson and Arthur Atkins, and her parents, Meyer and Rose Atkins. She is survived by her children, Ian Neuman (Heather Mannuel), Ricka Neuman (Ted Niederman), Roberta Neuman, and Jonathan (Carmela) Neuman, and by her grandchildren, Julia Niederman and Erik (Shana) Niederman. Mrs. Neuman is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Friday, November 8, at noon. Interment Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery - 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Nelson Neuman Kiddish Fund at Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. We are mourning at 1 Gristmill Court, #509 (Annen Woods), Baltimore, MD 21208.
NEUMAN, Phyllis A.
Phyllis Neuman (nee Atkins) passed away on November 6, 2019, at 95. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Nelson Neuman, her siblings, Cynthia Kierson and Arthur Atkins, and her parents, Meyer and Rose Atkins. She is survived by her children, Ian Neuman (Heather Mannuel), Ricka Neuman (Ted Niederman), Roberta Neuman, and Jonathan (Carmela) Neuman, and by her grandchildren, Julia Niederman and Erik (Shana) Niederman. Mrs. Neuman is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Friday, November 8, at noon. Interment Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery - 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Nelson Neuman Kiddish Fund at Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. We are mourning at 1 Gristmill Court, #509 (Annen Woods), Baltimore, MD 21208.
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Birth27 Jun 1916, Baltimore, MD [8]
Death8 Sep 2002, Baltimore, MD [8] Age: 86
Burialaft 8 Sep 2002, 5800 Windsor Mill Rd, Woodlawn, MD [8]
MemoShaarei Tfiloh Cemetery, Memorial ID 126944333
OccupationDrum and Barrel Reconditioner (1950) [1434]
OccupationOwner, Abbey Drum Company (1948) [50]
OccupationAssistant Surveyor (Government) (1940) [1435]
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FatherIsrael Harry NEUMAN (1873-1932)
MotherRosa ZENTNER (~1879-1943)
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Nelson Neuman was born on June 27, 1916, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Israel Harry Neuman and Rosa Zentner. Raised on East Fayette Street in the bustling city, he completed his education at Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 1935. As a young man in the 1940s, he embarked on a career as an assistant surveyor for the government, including a significant role as an engineering technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he meticulously inspected the rifling and performance of large naval guns.
In 1948, Neuman leveraged his skills and entrepreneurial spirit to found the Abbey Drum Company, where he served as owner. His business specialized in the essential service of reconditioning drums and barrels, containers crucial for shipping a diverse range of products, from orange juice to motor oil. Decades later, in 1995, he oversaw the relocation of his company from Curtis Bay to an Empowerment Zone in Fairfield, occupying the site of the former Victory Elementary School, a building with its own history of educating children during World War II. Around 1948, Nelson married Phyllis A. Atkins, and together they had four children: Ian Hunt, Ricka Esther, Roberta Ruth, and Jonathan W.
Beyond his business endeavors, Neuman was recognized for his compassionate approach to employment, frequently extending opportunities to individuals recently released from jail, demonstrating a belief in their potential. He was also a founding member of the Novel Club, a men’s social club that fostered connections and camaraderie within his community. His philanthropic interests extended to local organizations, including the Chesapeake Center for Youth Development on Patapsco Avenue in Brooklyn.
Nelson Neuman passed away in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 8, 2002, at the age of 86, due to heart failure, and was laid to rest in Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery. He was survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis, his four children, and two grandchildren. Nelson Neuman’s legacy is defined by his successful career as an entrepreneur, his commitment to his community, and his notable practice of offering second chances through his business.
Nelson Neuman was born on June 27, 1916, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Israel Harry Neuman and Rosa Zentner. Raised on East Fayette Street in the bustling city, he completed his education at Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 1935. As a young man in the 1940s, he embarked on a career as an assistant surveyor for the government, including a significant role as an engineering technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he meticulously inspected the rifling and performance of large naval guns.
In 1948, Neuman leveraged his skills and entrepreneurial spirit to found the Abbey Drum Company, where he served as owner. His business specialized in the essential service of reconditioning drums and barrels, containers crucial for shipping a diverse range of products, from orange juice to motor oil. Decades later, in 1995, he oversaw the relocation of his company from Curtis Bay to an Empowerment Zone in Fairfield, occupying the site of the former Victory Elementary School, a building with its own history of educating children during World War II. Around 1948, Nelson married Phyllis A. Atkins, and together they had four children: Ian Hunt, Ricka Esther, Roberta Ruth, and Jonathan W.
Beyond his business endeavors, Neuman was recognized for his compassionate approach to employment, frequently extending opportunities to individuals recently released from jail, demonstrating a belief in their potential. He was also a founding member of the Novel Club, a men’s social club that fostered connections and camaraderie within his community. His philanthropic interests extended to local organizations, including the Chesapeake Center for Youth Development on Patapsco Avenue in Brooklyn.
Nelson Neuman passed away in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 8, 2002, at the age of 86, due to heart failure, and was laid to rest in Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery. He was survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis, his four children, and two grandchildren. Nelson Neuman’s legacy is defined by his successful career as an entrepreneur, his commitment to his community, and his notable practice of offering second chances through his business.
Obituaries
From Nelson Neuman, 86, owned Abbey Drum Co. - Baltimore Sun: [1436]
Nelson Neuman, 86, owned Abbey Drum Co.
THE BALTIMORE SUN
Nelson Neuman, who owned a metal drum company, died of heart failure Sunday at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital. The Pikesville resident was 86.
Born in Baltimore and raised on East Fayette Street, Mr. Neuman was a 1935 graduate of Polytechnic Institute. As a young man, he worked as an engineering technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he checked the rifling and performance of 14-inch and 16-inch naval guns.
Mr. Nelson founded the Abbey Drum Co. in 1948. Family members said his containers were used to ship products such as orange juice and motor oil. In 1995, he supervised the relocation of his business from Curtis Bay to an Empowerment Zone in Fairfield, at the former Victory Elementary School, where the children of Liberty ship workers were educated during World War II.
“My father regularly hired people who had just been released from jail,” said son Ian H. Neuman of Baltimore. “He always took a chance. He saw the best in them.”
Mr. Neuman was a founding member of the Novel Club, a men’s social club.
He was also a member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation. His philanthropic interests included the Chesapeake Center for Youth Development on Patapsco Avenue in Brooklyn.
Services were held yesterday.
In addition to his son, Mr. Neuman is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Phyllis Atkins, a retired nurse from Sinai Hospital; another son, Jonathan W. Neuman of Baltimore; two daughters, Ricka E. Neuman of Baltimore and Roberta R. Neuman of Sydney, Australia; and two grandchildren.
From Sep 10, 2002, page B8 - The Baltimore Sun at Newspapers.com: [1436]
NEUMAN, Nelson
On September 8, 2002, NELSON NEUMAN, loving husband of Phls A. Neuman (nee Atkins); beloved father of lan H. Neuman of Baltimore, MD, Ricka E. Neuman of Baltimore, MD, Roberta R. Neuman of Sydney, Australia, and Jonathan W. Neuman of Baltimore, MD; devoted father-in-law of Heather D. Mannuel and Ted A. Niederman; beloved brother of the late Frieda Mandelberg, Jeannette Berg, Charles, Jaye, and Solomon Neuman; loving grandfather of Julia F. and Erik A. Niederman.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Ln. on Monday, September 9, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Shaarei Ttiloh Congregation Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Rd. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to The Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, c/o The Sub Acute Care Center, 2434 W. Belvedere Ave. (21215) or the charity of your choice. In mourning at Annen Woods #1, Gristmill Ct. Apt. 509 (21208).
Nelson Neuman, 86, owned Abbey Drum Co.
THE BALTIMORE SUN
Nelson Neuman, who owned a metal drum company, died of heart failure Sunday at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital. The Pikesville resident was 86.
Born in Baltimore and raised on East Fayette Street, Mr. Neuman was a 1935 graduate of Polytechnic Institute. As a young man, he worked as an engineering technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he checked the rifling and performance of 14-inch and 16-inch naval guns.
Mr. Nelson founded the Abbey Drum Co. in 1948. Family members said his containers were used to ship products such as orange juice and motor oil. In 1995, he supervised the relocation of his business from Curtis Bay to an Empowerment Zone in Fairfield, at the former Victory Elementary School, where the children of Liberty ship workers were educated during World War II.
“My father regularly hired people who had just been released from jail,” said son Ian H. Neuman of Baltimore. “He always took a chance. He saw the best in them.”
Mr. Neuman was a founding member of the Novel Club, a men’s social club.
He was also a member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation. His philanthropic interests included the Chesapeake Center for Youth Development on Patapsco Avenue in Brooklyn.
Services were held yesterday.
In addition to his son, Mr. Neuman is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Phyllis Atkins, a retired nurse from Sinai Hospital; another son, Jonathan W. Neuman of Baltimore; two daughters, Ricka E. Neuman of Baltimore and Roberta R. Neuman of Sydney, Australia; and two grandchildren.
From Sep 10, 2002, page B8 - The Baltimore Sun at Newspapers.com: [1436]
NEUMAN, Nelson
On September 8, 2002, NELSON NEUMAN, loving husband of Phls A. Neuman (nee Atkins); beloved father of lan H. Neuman of Baltimore, MD, Ricka E. Neuman of Baltimore, MD, Roberta R. Neuman of Sydney, Australia, and Jonathan W. Neuman of Baltimore, MD; devoted father-in-law of Heather D. Mannuel and Ted A. Niederman; beloved brother of the late Frieda Mandelberg, Jeannette Berg, Charles, Jaye, and Solomon Neuman; loving grandfather of Julia F. and Erik A. Niederman.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS. HOME, 8900 Reisterstown Rd. at Mt. Wilson Ln. on Monday, September 9, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Shaarei Ttiloh Congregation Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Rd. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to The Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, c/o The Sub Acute Care Center, 2434 W. Belvedere Ave. (21215) or the charity of your choice. In mourning at Annen Woods #1, Gristmill Ct. Apt. 509 (21208).
Marriageabt 1948, Baltimore, MD