Dennis M. Howard, of Vernon, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024. He was 66 years old.
Born in Bronx, NY, on April 11, 1958, he was the son of Donald F. and Catherine (nee Masterson) Howard.
Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1977-1981 and was employed by the Ames Rubber Corp. in Hamburg, NJ. Dennis continued to serve his community as Wallkill Valley Post 8441 in Vernon as past commander. You would always see Dennis handing out poppies in honor of those who served. He was also a township Little League and soccer coach.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Irene; daughter Erin Glading and her husband James of Vernon, NJ; son Sean Howard and his wife Tracy of Ringoes, NJ; and son Andrew Howard of Vernon, NJ; four grandchildren: Julia and Leah Glading, and Tessa and Tyler Howard, and Rusty Taco (meow).
A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 from 12pm-4pm at Wallkill Valley Post 8441, 313 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to support his wife using the link provided https://gofund.me/8cfa1f08