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Robert Howell Obituary

HOWELL Robert B. Howell Jr., age 62 of Milford, loving husband of Debra Altieri Howell, died suddenly on Friday, April 15, 2011. Born on December 3, 1948 in Daytona Beach, Fla., he was the son of Gladys Large Howell of Lake Wales, Fla. and the late Robert B. Howell Sr. Robert earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Polk Community College, and a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi as well as a Bachelors Degree in Medicine from the University of Florida. He was a member of the first Cardiothoracic Heart Team at Bridgeport Hospital and was also formerly employed as a nurse and physician assistant for Charter Oak Health Care and Hill Health Center. A lobbyist for the health care industry, he was instrumental in the passage of the Prescriptive Practices Act for Physician Assistants and also hosted a show, Health Care from the Hill on PBS. He was a past member of the Board of Health and The Columbus House in New Haven, and was on the Board of Catholic Charities. A dedicated parishioner of St. Gabriel Church, Milford, he was active in the social ministry and the Home Front Project. His favorite pastimes included fishing, cooking, travelling, spending time with friends and family, and going to the beach. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor and had a passion for music, physics, and medicine. He lived each day to the fullest, while still maintaining a humble attitude. He was an inspiration to many, with kind eyes and a million dollar smile. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who will be deeply missed. In addition to his loving wife of 29 years, Debra, and his mother, survivors include, three cherished daughters, Dr. Carolyn Pass and her husband, Richard, and Cheryl Howell-Williams, all of Florida and Christina T. Howell of Stamford; five grandchildren, Matthew, Alexandra, Nicholas, Christian and Jailynn; three sisters, Beverly T. Howell, Twanna Davis and her husband, Larry Davis, and Terrye Howell, all of Florida; father and mother-in-law, Earl and Alice Altieri of Trumbull; as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. The Howell family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. James Ralabate, Dr. Jay Miezlich, Dr. Irwin Feintzig, the staff of Davita Dialysis, and the ER staff of Bridgeport Hospital for all their loving care throughout the years. Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Gabriel Church, 26 Broadway, Milford CT on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in KIngs Highway Cemetery, Milford. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 950 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1552, or The National Kidney Foundation of CT, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2011.

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April 28, 2011

Robert "Papa" Howell, MY BROTHER!!!
MY HERO!!!
Love you,
Your sister,
Terrye

Bev Howell

April 24, 2011

The Howell Family from Lake Wales, FL (daughters, sisters, mother, etc.) extend our appreciation for the love and kindness shown to us doing our short visit and our bereavement for our "Sweet Papa" who cared for us deeply. Thank you for being his friends and family away from home. We love you and God Bless Us All.

Class of 1970

April 22, 2011

To The Howell Family.
The Class of 1970 is thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
May the memories you have kept permanent in your hearts wrap you in comfort and bring you to a special peace.

Charlotte Myers-Means

April 22, 2011

To The Howell Family:

May The Lord be with you now and in years to come.
Even though Poppa is gone, his love for you remains and always will.
For now, he will live forever in your memories and your hearts.

Robert "Bo-jack" Williams

April 21, 2011

To the Howell family:

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why Robert left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories too wonderful to forget. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Cue Sampson

April 21, 2011

To my family the Howells, Our prayers are with you althrough we arent there know that we are walking with you on this path and holding to Gods unchanging hand. God knows that he was getting tired and took his chilld home. This lost is great but God want put no more on us than we can bear. Family know that we love you and we are praying for the courage for you to hold on. We love you
Agnes Tinsley, Cue Sampson and Sterlin Williams

April 20, 2011

To Twanna and family,
I'm deeply sorry for your lost, You are in my prayers. My all your happy memories that you shared with your brother help ease the pain of your lost. Deepest Sympathy. Love ya, Renay and family

April 20, 2011

To the Howell family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and our prayers are with you. I didnot know Robert, but am a friend of Twana's. May God give you comfort during this dificult time.
Bill and Barbie Walker and family
Lake Wales, Fl.

Sharron Joseph

April 20, 2011

For Mrs. Gladys Howell, Beverly, Twana,Terrye, Carolyn, Cheryl, Debra and the entire Howell Family.
In times like these know that there are no miseries, hardship or pain in heaven.
Poppa has found contentment, joy and perfect peace.
May The Lord give you all the strength you will need to endure.
Our hearts are heavy for your loss.
With much love and prayer,
Mrs.Teekia, Marian, Johnny, Sharron, Charlotte, Hal and Cindy.

Only three weeks ago....

Debra Howell

April 20, 2011

Rob, you will always be my love, my life, my heart, and soul. Can't wait to step into your arms once again. All my love, today and every day, Deb

Jill W. Holland

April 20, 2011

It is always difficult to say goodbye to one of our love ones and may God strengthen and keep you. Joyce and I will always remember sharing our teenage years with Robert. Along with that big smile he has left a great legacy. Wiltshire Family and the Wiltshire Foundation.

pam korchman

April 19, 2011

Deb my thoughts and prayers have been with you and Christina. You are a strong woman and fantastic mother. My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Pam Korchman

ALICE SANDERS

April 19, 2011

To the Howell family,
We love you and miss you. Our prayers are with you.We will never forget "POPPA.
He is and will always be a part of our life.
Ondiline, Loyce, Janice and San

Frank Peterson

April 19, 2011

To my classmate and friend. The times we shared together will never be forgotten. Mrs. Howell and all the girls we love you and our prayers are with all of you. BEAN HEAD

April 19, 2011

My deepest sympathies goes out to Robert's family. I got to know him while we both worked at CSHHC. He always had a cheerful attitude. If you were had a frown on your face when you saw him, you walked away with a smile. This is what I remember most about Robert.

Mark Guertin

Gladys Martinez

April 19, 2011

To Mr. Howell's family, my deepest sympathies.It was my families pleasure to have meet Mr. Howell he was an inspiration to everyone, he was a kind, generous and motivative person, I true encourager, always wanting the best for a everyone, his spirit was a true blessing for me and my family. I had the opportunity to have worked with just a wonderful person, not only he was a co-worker he was a great friend. He will be dearly missed. God bless your family. Gladys Martinez (Meriden, Ct)

Gladys Martinez

April 19, 2011

To Mr. Howell's family, my deepest sympathies for all, it was my families pleasure to have meet such a generous and motivative person, He was a wonderful co, worker and a great friend. He will be dearly missed. God bless your family. Gladys Martinez (Meriden, Ct)

April 19, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss, it sounds like Robert was a man not only of faith but also doing fine works,as seen by his career choice and his desire to be improving the lot of others. In the future, when God's kingdom reigns over this earth, Robert will have to fill his days fishing,cooking and traveling as, according to the scripture found at Isaiah33:24 at that time "no resident will say I am sick" fondly,lucy

Angela (Rodrigues) Lima

April 19, 2011

Uncle Rob was the most selfless, caring and respectable person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always had the answers to any question I had since I was a little girl whether it be a medical question or about life in general. Not only did he have the answers but he always gave the best advice and always with a smile. His smile could light up the darkest days for anyone especially for my Auntie Deb. I know that he will always be looking down on her guiding her and Christina along the way. He was put on this earth with a purpose and he fulfilled that purpose by touching everyone’s life that he came in contact with, with kindness. We can all learn from Uncle Rob that no matter what you should stay positive and that will get you through the day. May God bless everyone and help us all through this sad time but remember Uncle Rob is smiling down on us from above and as my son, Dominic, put it “Uncle Rob can now be whatever he wants to be and eat whatever he wants in heaven.” He lived his life to the fullest and loved all.

Linda Kimbrough

April 19, 2011

To the Howell Family:
To God be the glory for all that he has done.I know that you have losted a very special person in your lives, but God will sustain you.My love,thoughts and prayers are with you.

Natalie Saviano

April 19, 2011

Debra and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Hang in there.

Raymond and Carolyn Craft

April 19, 2011

To the Howell family,
We are praying for you to get through this time with peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and have not forgotten you. Be assured he will bring you through this storm.
Love you,
Your Lake Wales Friends,
Raymond and Carolyn Craft

Beverly Altieri

April 19, 2011

I thank the Lord for giving Robert to us. There will never be another like him.

art

April 19, 2011

I saw him at Church- HOmefront- filling up car with gas to go to his health care career(impressive background) and his youngest daughter overlapped my oldest one year at St Gabes. Godspeed Mr Howell

Patti Iannucci

April 19, 2011

Debra and family,
Rob and I worked together in the early 80's in the SICU at BH. I was a new nurse and he "showed me the ropes". We had so many wonderful shifts together-laughing, learning, caring and giving the best care to our patients. I will never forget him.

Chris Regan

April 19, 2011

I had the pleasure and honor of working with Robert when he was at Darien. He was a skilled clincian, but more importantly, a compasssionate and caring nurse. He was a wonderful person. May god bless your family.
Chris Regan

Domenic Vastano

April 18, 2011

I didn't know Robert except what Debra told me. He helped her, gave her a beautiful daughter and they loved each other

Cecelia Bai

April 18, 2011

to debra and daughter ,sorry for the passing of your love one may the good lord guide and keep you strong through theses difficult times. cecelia, from milford hospital

cecelia bai

April 18, 2011

to Debra and daughter, my deepest sympathy may the two of you be consoled that he is now resting peacefully in god,s hands and you are in my prays cecelia from milford hospital

Lucy Robinson

April 18, 2011

To the Howell Family,
The Robinson and Hawkins Family of Lake Wales, Florida extends our deepest sympathies on the passing of your loved ones.

Angie Brown

April 18, 2011

Robert had a special purpose in this world and he lived to fulfill it.....Now he holds a special place in God's heart.
On behalf of his friends, Angie Mack-Brown and Thomas Mack, Jr we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Howell Family.

April 18, 2011

To Mrs. Howell and family, I'm so sad to hear of Robert's passing! He was my former D.O.N. at the CS-HHC and I worked for him in the West Haven Clinic. He taught us so many things in the medical field, memories we shall never forget! One thing he was BIG on to staff and patients " drink plenty of water"! (CRY), LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH he's suffering no more! God bless...Gaynl Pringle (West Haven, CT)

Karen Cowan

April 18, 2011

Very sorry for such a loss...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave bereft
I am not there. I have not left.
.....Mary Elizabeth Frye

Donna Sciacca

April 18, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Robert's passing--I had the pleasure and honor of working with him through the National Kidney Foundation, and he was dedicated to improving the health care and lives of so many people. He was an inspirational person, and he always was one to greet people with a smile and a handshake. What a truly lovely man he was. I will miss him terribly, and my thoughts and sympathies go out to each and every member of his family.

christina howell

April 18, 2011

My father was a loving, compassionate, dedicated person who saw the best in everyone. I miss him so much already. I'm so glad he spent time here with all of us on earth to show us what the true meaning of a good man was. I hope I can be half as amazing as him.
Love you D.

Tina Tibball

April 18, 2011

Robert was the very best. He touched so many lives, and cared about others more than himself. Rob always had a great attitude and lived life to the fullest. He will be missed greatly by all who loved him.

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