Funeral Details

Newton Minow

January 17, 1926 - May 6, 2023

Service private. Information on Memorial event forthcoming.

Memorial Contributions

Charity of your choice




OBITUARY

Newton Minow 1926-2023 FCC Chairman, co-founder of the Presidential Debates, co-founder of PBS, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, and at age 97, still conducted courses for retired people at OLLI (Northwestern), graduate and trustee of Northwestern University, veteran of WW II, mentor to generations, cherished father and grandfather of Nell Minow (David Apatoff), Martha Minow (Joe Singer), Mary Minow, and grandchildren Ben Apatoff (Michelle Campagna), Rachel Apatoff (Scott Collette), and Mira Singer.

President Kennedy asked Newton Minow, why is it more important to put a satellite than a man into space? Newton Minow replied, "Because the satellite puts ideas into space and ideas last longer than men and women."

At his request, make any contributions to a charity of your choice. Service private. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Dear Minow family,

I wish to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Newton Minow. I had the great pleasure and honor of knowing Mr. Minow through the kindness he showed to the public library video project I headed in the later 1980's & 1990's. Your wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend was one of our project's most fervent supporters.

My father, William KIrby, was John & Catherine MacArthur's lawyer. Because of my years of work in the film industry as a film buyer and media specialist, my Dad suggested that I work in this extraordinary grassroots public library Independent media effort. It was the best work experience of my life.

I shall never forget the kindness he showed our tiny but mighty public library project. And I will always cherish the memory of Newton Minow's warm encouragement and kindness.

May his memory always be a blessing.

All the best,
Mary M Kirby






Mary Kirby
May 7, 2023
A job well done a life well lived.

Shary Costello
May 9, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family. Fran Minow Green

Fran Green
May 9, 2023
"Television will just become a vast wasteland". - Newton Minow, sometime in the '50s. How true!

John Risdon
May 13, 2023
Dear Minow family - Having watched the memorial service via livestream, I am so grateful to have met your parents, each of whom were extraordinary. The tributes of his friends, colleagues and family were a powerful testimony to Newt's remarkable life. "Just as my ancestors planted for me, I too am planting for my descendants." He'll live forever in the hearts of many. I am one. Healing love to you and your family as you celebrate his life and still mourn him no longer by your side. May his memory always be a blessing! - Nadine

Nadine Hack
September 30, 2023