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Michael Howland Obituary
Franklin Lakes - Michael Howland, 70, of Franklin Lakes, died peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Long Branch, NJ and raised in Rumson. He graduated Rumson Fair Haven High School ('65) and went on to study Economics at Lafayette College ('69), later receiving an MBA from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University ('71). Michael lived in Montclair and Glen Ridge prior to moving to Franklin Lakes 19 years ago. His career in Consumer Products Marketing included working for Proctor and Gamble, Nabisco and C.F. Mueller. Michael continued his career as a Marketing College Professor at Ramapo College in Mahwah. He was a member of the Glen Ridge Country Club, past president of the Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club and served on the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Michael also was a member of the North Shrewsbury Ice Boat Club and volunteered at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. He was a faithful parishioner of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes where he served as a Sunday usher. Surviving is his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia (née Artelli), his devoted sons, David, William (wife Suzanne), and Andrew and his grandchildren, Addison and Anna. Michael also leaves his mother, Edna Howland and his special cousins, Jack Mulvihill, Scott Bradley, Rich Bradley and Donna Hubbard Lamoureaux, and the Artelli family. Michael was pre-deceased by his father Jesse E. Howland ('07) and his sister Patte ('84).
The Howland family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2018, 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Funeral Mass will be Friday, April 27, 10:00 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 787 Franklin Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Red Bank, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to Community Access Unlimited, 80 W Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (www.caunj.org), an organization that supports the mentally disabled.
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May 1, 2018
Rest in peace Mike, you will be remembered fondly by all those who were fortunate enough to know you. So many fun and happy memories of our class of 65', our class reunions, painting the bridge, the parties, prom, and all the shenanigans. You will be
missed by us all.
Penny. J
April 27, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Howland. Draw close to God in prayer in your time of grief as he promises to stay close to you. Romans 12:12
April 26, 2018
DEAR PATRICIA AND FAMILY
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES- MAY GOD BLESS
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
JANE (ARTELLI) ZUBACK
Alexander and Marsha Douglass
April 24, 2018
Marsha and I are saddened to hear this news. He was my roommate at Lafayette and we have many fond memories of those college years. I never had a truer friend. What a pleasure to be around - even tempered and never pretentious. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayer are with him and his family
Don Krouse
April 24, 2018
One of the Clover Lane Gang has fallen.
Mike, Bedie (Malcolm) Bedell and I were the gang from before kindergarten. I remember most vividly dramatizing Davey Crocket, each long episode, on the backyard hill. Later it was Cub Scouts with Mrs. Fox, Mrs. McCarthey's (?), ballroom dancing class, goofing around in Boy Scouts. I saw my first color TV program at his house. Mike was a comrade in arms, lineman for our championship football team, and our best Class President.
Though I've lived my life on the other end of the nation, Mike was so central to my childhood that his memory has been showing up unexpectedly throughout all these years. As in childhood, he was always looking for the fun in life but took life and others seriously. I will miss talking him at the Class Reunions but he will remain with me as he always has. One of the good guys, one of the Clover Lane Gang.
Don Krouse
April 24, 2018
One of the Clover Lane Gang has fallen.
Mike, Bedie (Malcolm) Bedell and I were the gang from before kindergarten. I remember most vividly dramatizing Davey Crocket, each long episode, on the backyard hill. Later it was Cub Scouts with Mrs. Fox, Mrs. McCartheys (?), ballroom dancing class, goofing around in Boy Scouts. I saw my first color TV program at his house. Mike was a comrade in arms (lineman for our championship football team) and our best Class President.
Though Ive lived my life on the other end of the nation, Mike was so central to my childhood that his memory has been showing up unexpectedly throughout all these years. As in childhood, he was always looking for the fun in life but took life and others seriously. I will miss talking him at the Class Reunions but he will remain with me as he always has: One of the good guys, one of the Clover Lane Gang.
Malcolm Bedell
April 24, 2018
When we were very, very young, he was a most excellent friend. We lived two doors apart, on Clover Lane, Rumson. I think he touched many lives most positively - add me to that list.
Bedie (Malcolm) Bedell Franktown, Colorado 80116
Jim Brooks
April 24, 2018
To ALL who mourn Mike's passing!! He was more then just a classmate... he was my friend for life!! That's just the way it is with members of the Class of 1965!! We were that very young band of brothers and sisters scratching our way into the brave new world together ; ))! Each one leaning on the other for support, not just for high school, but for the future and, as it turned out, life itself!! He was a very unique individual and a great leader, who, like myself I'm happy to say, learned early on, how to laugh at our selves first before anybody else!! His smile and his laughter will always be in OUR hearts!!
April 24, 2018
To Mike's family: I really enjoyed being a classmate of Mike's back in the day, a fun fellow to be around, always positive & optimistic. I am very sorry for your loss. Be at peace.
Tom Gerrity
William Young
April 24, 2018
Michael, thanks for the ever present smile and warmth of friendliness and leadership. I was surprised you stepped out so soon ahead of most of us, but it does make in appreciating you so too our lives.
John Heermans
April 24, 2018
I was blessed to have you in my life from kindergarten on through to the last reunion. Your smile, your laugh, your intelligence your leadership is how people will recall you. For me, your greatest strength was your kindness. You were one hell of a nice guy, one hell of a friend. Rest in peace big guy. Johnny Heermans
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Apr
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vander Plaat Funeral Home - Wyckoff257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Apr
27
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Most Blessed Sacrament Church
787 Franklin Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Apr
27
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Mount Olivet Cemetery
Red Bank, NJ
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