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Christopher Howe Obituary


CHRISTOPHER H. HOWE  
On March 10, 2012, CHRISTOPHER HUYETTE HOWE of Washington, DC. Beloved son of Jerald S. Howe, Sr. of Olney, MD; brother of Jerald S. Howe, Jr. of Chevy Chase, MD and J. Michael H. Howe of Ashton, MD. Also survived by cousins, Lise Courtney Howe of Bethesda, MD, Alexander D'Amico of New York, NY; and Lise Courtney D'Amico of Bethesda, MD; nieces, Julia Howe of Los Angeles, CA, Madeleine Howe of Chevy Chase, MD and nephews, Christopher Howe and James Howe of Ashton, MD.  Memorial service will be held at St. Albans Little Sanctuary, 3001 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 3 p.m. Interment to follow immediately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Albans School or Princeton University, Varsity Football Program.   

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2012.

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Dana Hunt

March 21, 2012

I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to your family for your loss. Chris was a kind, brilliant, and very funny individual - a serious man who never took himself seriously. I am very saddened by his passing, because he was a good man who made a difference, and I'm proud to have known him. For those he touched, he will never be far from our hearts.

John Mansfield

March 20, 2012

Looking back on all of the memories shared with Chris it's clear that words are inadequate to express the sadness felt about his passing. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.

K. Nichols

March 19, 2012

May God continue to comfort all who loved Mr. Howe. We can all look forward to the time when death will be no more and instead of tears of sorrow there will be tears of joy. I'm sure he will be missed by many. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Jim Lawson

March 16, 2012

You have my heartfelt sympathy in your loss. May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow. Chris was a very special colleague and friend who touched many lives in a positive way.

Mark Glazier

March 16, 2012

My sincere condolences. Chris will be greatly missed. May he rest in Peace.

Steve & Karen Ceranowicz

March 16, 2012

Our deepest sympathies on your loss. I was fortunate to have worked with Chris and he will be missed - from his serious side to his humorous side. We have lost one of the good guys……..Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Walter Ostromecki

March 16, 2012

Chris and I originally worked together, on what later became, a very successful business model for FMG. He was brilliant and a pleasure to work with. You have my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Nancy Pluzdrak

March 15, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Chris. He will be missed.

Bob Mariano

March 15, 2012

Words will never be able to express the respect and admiration my wife Kathie, our daughter Halie and I have for Chris. We are truly sorry for your loss and will cherish the many memories we have from our time spent with Chris.

May you rest in peace CHOWE!!!!!

Steve Kneepkens

March 15, 2012

Chris is in GOD'S hands. We are blessed to have had chris in our lives. He is a bright, humorous and caring man. His spirit is alive. Let us remember Chris as a child of Christ. We pray that GOD will look after the Howe family.

Kelly Cox Semple

March 15, 2012

I worked with Chris for many years. While he was serious-minded about his work, it is his warmth, kindness, and humor that I remember most. Sincerest condolences.

Richard Barber

March 15, 2012

"I feel very blessed and honored to have known and worked with Chris. I know there are few words that can comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Chris was loved by many and was a friend to all he knew. Please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time."

Gina Long

March 15, 2012

So very sad to hear of Chris' passing. We had many a spirited dicussions on the 401k and the markets. My prayers are offered up in his name during this Lenten season. May he rest in peace.

Susan Cooper

March 15, 2012

I was glad to have known and worked with Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bruce Crilly

March 15, 2012

Chris was not merely a good coworker, but a friend. My prayers are for him and for his family that they may find comfort in this most difficult time. God Bless You.

Colistie Harkness

March 15, 2012

There are no words capable of lessening your grief, but your cherished memories will help you cope. Remembering you and Chris today.

Wayne Garzancich

March 15, 2012

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult of times.

Mike Platt

March 15, 2012

I am glad to have known and worked with Chris and I realize that you have lost a special person

James Dunn

March 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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