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I was very sad to hear of Mr. Howard's passing. I was a student in the graduating class of 2003. It would be an understatement to say I gave him a hard time while I was there. I never mouthed off to him as I did respect my educators. However, I continuously cut class and Mr. Howard made it his mission to track me down every chance he got, and I honestly don't blame him. He had the power to expell me but he never did. I was held back two grades from how much class I missed, but he still let me participate in my class's senior variety show. He was genuinely a great dean and person, even though I didn't realize it at the time. And the small gesture of allowing me to still participate in my graduating class's talent show even though I wouldn't be graduating with them meant so much more to me than he'll ever know as I was finally able to show off my singing talent and got a standing ovation for my performance. And it's because of Mr. Howard that I got to experience such an incredible moment. After all was said and done, I decided to drop out and get my GED. Mr. Howard was certainly relieved, but I think he was proud of me too. It seemed like he always knew I was a good kid deep down and wasn't rebelling simply because I was a slacker, but because I was going through a tough time with being bullied and what not. Anyway, the point is, he was a wonderful educator, leader, disciplinarian and human being. I always meant to go back to MHS to visit him so I could show him that my life was on track, but I just never did and then ended up moving out of state. I'll always regret not seeing him one last time so I could thank him. To his family, I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. He was too young to go and certainly not ready to leave this Earth. Mr. Howard, I hope you are as happy in heaven as you look in your final photo. Rest in peace, sir. And thank you for everything.
Thank you to the Howard family for sharing “Howie” with us. My daughter was going through her own thing senior year and not attending school. Mr Howard believed in my daughter and knew her potential like the rest of us did. Going through what a parent like myself went through you could tend to “fight” with administration, which I think I did (not intentionally) . Howie fought for my girl and how thankful I am he did. He saw what she was capable of. My daughter is currently a nursing student at Molloy and I was so happy to have run into him at stuff a bagel and was able to share my daughters success with him. Thank you Howie for your dedication to my daughter and all the other children you helped through out your career at Massapequa. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Let them have some fun in Heaven I am sure my dad will be the one leading the pack. He always loved a good time. .Rest easy.
Patrick,
You were taken away from this earth too quickly. There are no words to adequately express my condolences to your wife, Anette or to your daughter, Margot and to all your family and friends. I am so sorry for their loss.
You and I were part of a great team at MHS, and I am grateful that we got to work - and retire! - together. You'll have heaven in ship-shape working order in no time.
Rest in peace, my friend.
My heart is heavy to know that this great guy is no longer walking among us. Not only was Pat my neighbor my entire childhood, but he was also an administrator at Massapequa High School, where my two older boys attended school. Let's just say that one of them spent a little more time in Pat's office than he should have! Pat was always good to my boys and they will always remember him. My deepest sympathy to the Howard families.
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