Howard Raabe

1945 - 2025

Howard Raabe
10/7/2025
Howard S. Raabe, Jr., longtime Easton resident, died peacefully at home on October 7. Mr. Raabe was born in Summit, New Jersey, on October 2, 1945, to the late Howard S. Raabe, Sr. and Esther Tote Raabe.
He graduated in 1969 from Syracuse University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Raabe enjoyed a long and successful career as an architect. He was active in historic preservation, participated in local historic district associations, and recently helped to organize Citizens for Easton's 16th annual Farm Tour.
For many years he served as senior warden at Calvary St. George's Episcopal Church in Bridgeport, where he worked on restoration of its historic building. He enjoyed writing and publishing "The Dragon Slayer," a weekly commentary on church activities and news stories.
Over the years, he sang with Greenwich Choral Society, St. Paul's Church choir in Fairfield, The Greater Meriden Oratorio Chorus, annual Messiah sings with the Yale Glee Club, and the More Music Festival in Darien.
Mr. Raabe is survived by his son Josiah B. Raabe of Easton, his twin sister Virginia Hamer of FL, his brother Johnny Bittman of CA, 2 nephews, 3 nieces and his cat. He was predeceased by his son Nathaniel D. Raabe and his brother Patrick J. Raabe. The memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 29 at 1 p.m. at Calvary St. George's Episcopal Church, 755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Spear-Miller Funeral Home.