James “Jim” Newberry Jr., BOCO, BOCP, BOCPD, passed away on June 27 at the age of 67.
Newberry was the director of orthotics/prosthetics at Mahnke’s Orthotics Prosthetics, Oakland Park, Florida, where he had worked for more than 40 years, including holding roles as owner and practitioner. He began his career in O&P while serving in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from New York University.
Newberry sat on the board of directors for the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) since 1984 and had served as BOC’s interim CEO and as a member of its executive and examination committees. He also taught courses on therapeutic diabetic shoes, negative casting, anatomy, and gait analysis at schools throughout the United States. A sought-after speaker, Newberry delivered presentations at events hosted by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), the Florida Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists (FAOP), the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), and Medtrade.
According to Mahnke’s website, Newberry had a passion for providing pediatric care, including scoliosis orthoses, prostheses, and cranial remolding helmets. He also provided orthoses for athletes in the majority of the high schools and universities in his area, as well as for the Miami Dolphins football franchise. He is credited with mentoring and training a number of orthotists, prosthetists, and technicians.
“Jim was an advocate of BOC since we were founded and his contributions to the orthotics and prosthetics profession are immeasurable. I had the privilege of learning from him and serving with him on the board of directors and I am grateful to have known him,” said L. Bradley “Brad” Watson, BOCO, BOCP/L, chair of the BOC board.
Newberry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynnene; daughters, Toni Lynn Frallicciardi (Uli), Jodi Licudine (Tony), and Paige Newberry; and grandchildren, Zion, Kaya, and Eden Frallicciardi.
