Norwood Obituaries: Charles Howard

Obituary from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home website

Charles J. Howard, of Norwood, died on Nov. 5, 2012 at the age of 75.

Beloved husband of Mary E. (Porazzo) Howard. Devoted father of Michael J. Howard and his wife Cynthia of Abington, Patrick J. Howard and his wife Michelle of Mansfield, Tracy Foley and her husband Thomas of Holliston, Jessica Perry and her husband Edward of Lincoln, RI., Joanne Lahman-Stein and her husband Kenneth of KY. and Robert Howard of KY. Brother of Alan Howard of Norwood, Steward Howard of Plymouth, Pamela Montanino of Marshfield, Cynthia McMurdy of Marshfield, Wendy Cordell of Lawrence, Brian Howard and the late Richard DiPlacido. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Son of the late Charles A. and Patricia (Weir) Howard.

At the request of the family all services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215-5450. Arrangements by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA 02062.

Retired Master Mechanic for the Town of Norwood DPW.