Kalamazoo, Michigan
DURYEA, Mr. Howard C. Kalamazoo
Went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2005. Howard was born in Jackson, MI, August 12, 1915, the son of Carl W. and Geneva Pansy (Swaney) Duryea. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, received both a silver and bronze battle star, and attained...
Read MoreHoward was part of my life for many years. The best way I could describe him was a gentle soul. He was a man that was hard to frustrate yet quick to smile. One of the greatest gifts he gave was the gentleness that he passed on to his grandsons. All of them. It is evident when you talk to them to see him in them. He will be missed, but seen forever through them.
Denny
February 17, 2005
Thank you Grandfather for your quiet inspiration. I will miss you.
Anthony Schirripa
February 16, 2005 | Ann Arbor, MI
Remembered By
Barbara K Schirripa-Murphy
February 14, 2005 | Hedgesville, WV
Dad, Just a short note to let you know how much I love you and will miss your quiet personality. At your funeral I realized how much you were thought of by others. I was so comforted by what was said about you. I saw you as a person not just my Father. I am so proud to be your daughter. I know how difficult a childhood you had and you always said you wanted to be a better person in spite of it. I just want you to know you did it. You are such a role model for me and should be for others but...
Mary Elise Copping
February 13, 2005 | Kalamazoo, MI
"Nobody here but us chickens, Boss."
I love you, Grandpa, and I miss you.
Nick Schirripa
February 10, 2005 | Kalamazoo, MI
