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Howard T. Phelan (Age 79)
Died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Victoria T. Conte, in Scituate, RI. Born in Chevy Chase, MD, he was a son of the late Arthur J. and Elton (Taylor) Phelan. He has been living in Rhode Island for the past three years, having previously lived in Laguna Beach, CA for 20 years, as well as having been a long time resident of Connecticut. He was the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Natural Gas Vehicles Systems, Inc. in Los Angeles where he worked for 17 years until retiring in 2009. Prior to his move to California, he worked with the Caithness Corporation in New York City. During Kingman Brewster Jr.''s presidency at Yale University, Howard was the Chief Business Officer for five years. Howard is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth A. Phelan of Huntersville, NC and Victoria T. Conte of Scituate, RI, and grandchildren: Christine E. Conte, Catherine T. Conte, and Kevin T. Conte. He is also survived by his sister, Anne McCloskey. He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur J. Phelan, Jr. Howard was the longtime partner of the late Doris L. Byrne.Private family services will be held in the DC area.Donations in his memory may be made online to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. Full obituary at:monahandrabblesherman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Phelan
6 Entries
Koji D.
February 23, 2020
Howard was a wonderful human being. Always kind and considerate to me in spite of my failings. I am saddened to learn of his passing several years ago... May he be at peace and smiling with Dori, enjoying his Chardonnay...
Jonathan Foote
May 31, 2016
Howie, my friend,
from '5-5 to the end.
Durfee Hall it began,
'Till this moment it ran.
Our trails seldom crossed
But no friendship was lost.
When last fall we connected,
On our past we reflected.
To our years spent at Yale
Raise a glass and bid "Hail"!
With your house we had fun,
In good times, we did run.
Your great work, it will last,
As we look at the past.
And your gentlemanly gifts
Gave us all many lifts.
Rest well my friend, Howard,
May my mem'ries be powered
By our years spent in laughter
From now to here after.
Cheers, Pal,
Love, Jon
Kelly Carchia
May 3, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Howard was a true gentleman who loved his family with all he had. You will be sorely missed. Rest in piece my friend.
May 2, 2016
thank you for our beautiful children, I wish you peace. Mary Elizabeth
Phil. 4:6, 7
May 2, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May the peace of God be with you.
Victoria Conte
May 2, 2016
Dad, you were the best father ever and in everyone's words you were a true gentleman. My life will never be the same without you. I love you.
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