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STEPHEN HOWATT Obituary

Stephen J. Howatt, 53, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Stephen was born on March 31, 1958 in Watertown, NY, and was the son of the late Frederick F. and Joan (Dawson) Howatt. He graduated in 1980 from Siena College with a bachelor in political science. He was employed as a warranty administrator with Lazare Lincoln Kia in Colonie for the past 20 years. He was an avid football and baseball fan. Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Anne E. (Stevens) Bortle; his step-daughter, Theresa A. Bortle; his brother, Douglas Howatt; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wil and Barbara Stevens. A celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service from 6 to 7 p.m. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. At the family's request, memorial contributions should be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714, www.curepc.org or to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308 in memory of Stephen J. Howatt. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Nov. 2, 2011.

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Brian H WILSON

October 27, 2022

The Swamp guys had our 19th annual camping trip last weekend. We told/remembered all the old stories and toasted our brothers Steve and George who are no longer with us. They are not forgotten. Wils

Harry Onley

November 3, 2011

I was proud to have known Steve. He had a great personality and a winning smile. What more could one ask?

Brian Wilson

November 3, 2011

Anne, We will all miss him. We had some excellent times back in the day, and over the years. "To soon gone , to soon gone" Wils

April Doin

November 2, 2011

Anne,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Steve was one of the best people I've ever had the honor to know. His smile, booming laughter, warmth and love will stay with me forever. My prayers and love are with you, Terri, Doug, Wil and Barb. I love you all.

Troy & Armenouhie Hanlon

November 2, 2011

Please accept our deepest condolenceson the passing of such a proud man. Try to take comfort in knowing how much he loved you. He
will be missed by many.

Ray and Rose O'Neill

November 2, 2011

Anne,
Just a note to express our sympathy on the passing of Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And Barb we share our thoughts with you.

Eric & Denise Lundquist

November 2, 2011

Anne,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Steve was a wonderful guy and he will be missed.

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