John Howard Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Springfield, Massachusetts

John Howard Sr.

October 6, 1941 - October 8, 2025 (84 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

John Howard Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services

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John Howard Sr.

October 6, 1941 - October 8, 2025 (84 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

John Howard Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Howard Sr. of Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Howard Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William H. Howard and Myrtle C. Howard (Gregory); and his wife Cecelia. He is survived by: his children, Sharlene Howard, Richard Pohner, Gregory, Paige Howard and John P. Howard, Jr.; his siblings, Robert Howard and Mary Elizabeth Roberge; his siblings-in-law, Walter McCormick, Paula Howard and Virginia Hansel; his grandchildren, Shivonne, Patrick, Grady, Sydney, Jocelyn, Owen, Samantha, Adison and Carlin; and his great grandchildren, Autumn, Jameson, Benjamin, Meadow and Ellis.

The military honors will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery (1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services



Mon

Oct 27

Military honors

3:00 PM

Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery
1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

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