Brockport/Dade City, FL: On May 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Priestley of Dade City, FL; his sister, Dorothy Merkel; daughters, Laurie Weir and Pamela (Jim) Camp; son, James (Anna) Priestley. He was predeceased by his daughter, Deborah (Harry) Hamlin. Howard was a truck driver and auto mechanic for many years, spending much of his free time on his farm where he enjoyed raising horses and cattle. He was a die-hard Syracuse basketball fan. He enjoyed camping, spending time with his grandchildren and pampering his dogs and cat, Sam. Howard will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 11 AM at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., 340 West Ave., Brockport.
