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Howard Fineman
1948 - 2024
Howard Fineman
1948 - 2024
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BORN
1948
DIED
2024
Howard Fineman Obituary
Howard Fineman was a political journalist and television commentator who became a mainstay at Newsweek and NBC, covering nine presidential elections over the course of his career.
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Vada Thomas
February 8, 2025
"I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Mr. Howard Fineman when I worked at Newsweek. I was deeply saddened to hear about his passing. His wisdom, kindness, and leadership left a lasting impression on me, and I fondly remember our conversations filled with stories and laughter about perspective. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time." Vada Thomas
Matthew J. McGuire
June 18, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christine Swaney
June 17, 2024
Howard Fineman and my late mother taught school together at Churchill Area High School in Pittsburgh. Howard would come to visit his mom and my family would always see him then. He also spoke at several of my media events at the National Press Club, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh and the engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania. He was a big Pirate and Steelers fan. He always said he would have loved to have been editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette but nobody ever asked him. He was an excellent reporter and had so many fascinating stories about all the presidents he covered. He was gracious and witty. His star will shine forever. God Speed Howard or as his mom used to call him "Howie.''
Christine Swaney and ASTA - Pittsburgh Pa
RR
June 17, 2024
A well known political commentator whose career spanned so many years. Great insight. Sincere condolences to the Fineman family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.
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Ernestine McClure
June 15, 2024
I always looked forward to Hardball with Chris Matthew´s when Howard Fineman was the guest commentator. His analysis were thought provoking and professional. I missed seeing him and wondered what happened to him. He was a true journalist. I missed him and send my deepest sympathy to the family. Rest well your footprints were left on this planet. Job well done
Stanley M. Varon
June 14, 2024
I did not know him but always enjoyed his commentary. My condolences go out to his family. Having recently lost my wife to cancer I know how difficult this will be for Amy and the family. Remember the joys and the good times.
Cheryl Wasserman
June 14, 2024
This is personal. I first met Howard at a birthday party he and his wife Amy had for their son Nicholas. My son Jonathan was invited as they were in pre-K/ nursery school together. You knew immediately that this was an amazing parenting duo devoted to their children and a model for me as a working mom. Let us say their attention to detail was palpable from what their children ate to their enrichment opportunities. When it was time for my daughter to go to "sleep away camp" I was reassured that I was making the right decision when I learned that their daughter Meredith had attended Camp Kohut and Amy reassured me that this was a placement I could trust. We lost touch as Nicholas and Jonathan attended a different schools but I always took a secret pride in Howard's writing and accomplishments. Yes, it was always a pleasure to read what Howard Fineman wrote, for his command of language, his analysis and what he was thinking, but most of all I always thought of him as an incredible father. May his memory be a blessing for the family and colleagues.
Gloria M.
June 13, 2024
I always enjoyed watching Howard Fineman when he was on MSNBC; as a commentator/political analyst. His insights on politics were thoughtful and well analyzed. He displayed positivity and professionalism in analyzing current political trends, and current events in politics. Howard developed accurate political reports based on his experience and findings/research. A very respectable human being. Sympathy and condolences to his wife and family!
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