Peter Howard

Peter was a warm and caring person and a wonderful friend. Always the first person I would call when I went to New York, he would immediately open his home and schedule to accommodate me. He had an infectious joy for life, an enthusiasm for new places and experiences, and of course boundless talent, which he shared generously. I remember visiting a nightclub in the city with Peter and my parents on their anniversary. At one point, Peter somehow commandeered the piano and, in front of many...

Peter was a warm and caring person and a wonderful friend. Always the first person I would call when I went to New York, he would immediately open his home and schedule to accommodate me. He had an infectious joy for life, an enthusiasm for new places and experiences, and of course boundless talent, which he shared generously. I remember visiting a nightclub in the city with Peter and my parents on their anniversary. At one point, Peter somehow commandeered the piano and, in front of many...

Peter Howard was a man who was very kind to a complete stranger - I was a young music theatre pianist and MD from New Zealand on my way to London via NYC with only one name (that Joe Layton had given me) in my address book. Til I met Peter "Broadway" had been a name in lights, an impossible dream, and Peter allowed me to see it was full of real people, and kind people at that. His generosity with his time and his openness to a youngster is something I have tried to pass on in my 30 years of a...

Peter was indeed a unique and remarkable human being. I had never known such a "sweet" man in nature and so full of humility when reminded of his achievements. I will never forget when walking with him one day, a young man approached us on the sidewalk and said for all to hear, "Hey! This is the man who gave me my chance to play on Broadway and taught me everything I know about being a musician". Peter smiled sweetly and embraced the young man...and in the next block another young...

I learned so much from Maestro Pietro, what I've called Peter since we worked in Italy together in 1993. I know I've said this before, Jason, but rest assured that hardly a day goes by that I don't tell one of my students all about him. His work and his name will be known to all future musical theatre performers. The enclosed photo is of Peter, myself and Hugh Martin at Hugh's home a few years ago.

Michael Lavine

Welcome to my memorial to my beloved father-in-law and love, Peter Howard, musician. Please share with us your loving memories of this amazing person, who touched my life deeply. Thank you. We will be having another memorial service for Peter in NYC in Spring of 09, and will let you know of location and time.
Fondly,
Mia Howard

Jason,
I was so sorry to hear of Dad's death. He was a wonderful,kind, and gentle soul. He will be missed.

Dear Jason and Mia,
Our hearts go out to you in sorrow. You are so great, loving and loyal. We will miss Peter very much. Love, Richard and Barbara