Howard Gerald Epstein

Howard Gerald Epstein

Howard Epstein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8, 2023.
Howard Gerald Epstein, 86, passed away on December 27, 2022. He was born on Broome Street in NYC on October 9th,1936. Howard devoted 56 years of his life to PS130, where he was an educator and assistant principal. He guided PS130 to earn a National Blue Ribbon and started the De Soto summer camp for the Chinatown community. He was a real mensch; a grandfather, father, uncle, mentor, and friend to many people. He is survived by his sister Irene, son Arthur, daughter Evelyn, and grandchildren Stephanie and Lawrence. He will be missed.

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Lt Col Benson Louie, USAF (ret)

May 24, 2025

My heart felt condolences to all the Epstein family for your loss. My name is Benson Louie. I was a PS130 elementary school pupil from the early 1970s

I am 60 now but still have very clear and fond memories of Mr. Epstein. He was like a father figure. Kind but firm. I use the Epstein rules with my family:
1. Always do your very best in school.
2. Anything your parents and teachers ask you to do, do it right away.
3. Know your parents and teachers will always love you

Mr. Epstein, you live in my family and I personally miss you terribly and hope that I met your exacting standards of being a good man, father, and person.

Rest in peace, sir

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