Howard E. "Howie" Matthews Jr.

IT'S BEEN YEARS NOW BUT HOWIE AND PENNY ARE STILL REMEMBERED. I MISS THEM. THEY WERE WONDERFUL PEOPLE!

Was so surprised to hear of Howie's passing. Spent many lunches locally listening to his stories. I am also a lover of jigsaw puzzles. I think of both Penny and Howie so often as I have so many wonderful pieces that were purchased at The Wood Loft. He will be deeply missed. Heart felt sympathy to your family.

So very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I met your parents through the Wood Loft. Enjoyed going to lunch locally through the years. They were both very special people. Will always remember the many stories and puzzles. My Deepest Sympathy.

Rest in peace, Howie. It was a pleasure knowing you (and glad we had a chance to talk at our most recent high school class reunion). You will be well remembered. My sincere condolences to your family.

Allison and Evan: from our family to yours, our deepest sympathies. Josh, Ben, and Poppy Matteson send their condolences in addition to mine. Howie was our class president back in '62 (and maybe even in '61). We sure were thrilled when he and Penny came back to Rhody to raise his family and start his business. What's left of our class, and surely the community is going to miss his presence. So sorry, and please let us know when his services will take place so we can come and pay our final...