Fred H. Darmstadt, 89, of Newport died August 4, 2001 at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Darmstadt was born on March 21, 1912 in Yonkers, NY the son of the late Earnest H. And Sophie (Emigholz) Darmstadt. He had been a resident of Newport for the past 12 years. He retired from the New York City Fire Department after 22 years service as a firefighter. Family members include his sister-in-law and caregiver, Leah Tracy of Cheshire, MA. He was predeceased by his wife. Lodie (Casey) Darmstadt in 2001. Services will take place at a later date. Interment will be at Eastridge Cemetery in Cornville, Maine.