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1933
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Howard Seckendorf Obituary
Howard N.
Nov. 8, 1933 - Jan. 16, 2018
Howard N. Seckendorf, Jr., 84 of Venice, FL died Tuesday January 16, 2018. Mr. Seckendorf was born November 8, 1933 in Somerville, MA to Howard and Mary Seckendorf. He had been a resident of Venice since 1989 coming from Atkinson, NH. He was owner/operator of a Construction Company and retired from the U. S. Airforce. He was of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Meredith Seckendorf of Venice; daughters, Becky and husband Michael Ruel, Debbie Bundza and Mary D. Seckendorf; son, Darrell and wife Gina Seckendorf; brother, Roland Seckendorf; 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Mr. Seckendorf was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Howard N. Seckendorf, III and Warren "Smokey" Seckendorf; sisters, Jean Marie Seckendorf and Lorraine Ellis.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday January 20, 2018 at Venice Memorial Gardens with military honors. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Ewing Chapel.
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Kerry Ann Seckendorf
March 23, 2024
Thank you dad for adopting me you were taken way to soon I love you dad love your daughter Kerry Ann.
Becky
January 12, 2023
Missing you more than ever Dad. Think of you every single day. Hope things are well up there and you are looking out for Mom and the boys. xoxo Becky
Kerry A Ortega (Seckendorf)
March 13, 2022
I'm kerry his daughter. My dad was a great man worked really hard sacrificed for his family I love and miss him so much.
Becky Ruel
January 12, 2022
Dad, not a day goes by when I don't look at your picture. And the memories still flow as they always will. Miss you more and love you more than you will ever know.
Becky. Seckendorf-Ruel
January 14, 2020
Miss your voice on the other end of the line.."Hi Hon" Think of you every day mss you more than ever. Love, Becky
jennifer ruel
January 25, 2019
Still missing you Grampy. Love, Jennifer Ruel, Blake & Kolby
Jayden Ruel
January 21, 2018
RIP Great Grampy. Thank you for your Military Service, And for giving me my Nana.
January 20, 2018
Seckendorf Family- So sorry for your loss with my deepest sympathies.
Robin Pento
January 19, 2018
Mary, Becky, Debbie...(The entire family)...
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. I am certain he is with Howie and Smokey right now...and that he is at peace.
My thourghts and prayers are with all of you...
Love,
Robin
Sue Gregoire
January 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Sympathy to the your family.
January 19, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the Seckendorf family for your lose. It is always hard to lose a family member. My he RIP.
Rhona & John Panteledes
Rochester, N.H.
January 18, 2018
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