Donald Howard ’53

Howard, Donald C. September 14, 2021 Age 91. Beloved husband of Gina (nee Mele) (Turowski) Howard of 38 years and the late Catherine Howard. Loving father of Julie (Malcolm) McGartland, Janice (Norman) Compton, Douglas (Margaret) Howard, Bruce (Kate) Howard, Donald Turowski, Deborah (William) Bowen and David (Stephanie) Turowski. Grandfather of 19 and Great-grandfather of 3. Dear brother of the late Edward Howard.

Don was born in Wyckoff, NJ to the late Albert C and Gladys (Storms) Howard. Mr. Howard retired from Michigan Bell after 35 years of service. He liked to golf and travel. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Don enjoyed organizing the family vacations with his blended family. These vacations brought the families closer and in his absence the family will continue to grow as one happy family.

Visitation, Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 2 pm – 7 pm at the O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave., Novi 48375. (248)348-1800. Funeral service, Monday, September 20, 2021 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi 48375 with visitation 10 am until time of service. Interment Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park, Livonia. Memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association. Expressions of sympathy www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com.

Published by O’Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2021.

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