Donald Howard Obituary
HOWARD, Donald J. of Orchard Park, entered into rest September 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Zajac) Howard; devoted father of Mark Howard, Jeanine (Steve) Sortisio, Melissa (Francis) Herrmann, and Pamela (David) Dart; cherished grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 6; loving son of the late John and Anna Howard; predeceased by brothers and one sister; also survived by many family and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernadette Church, 5930 S Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Monday morning (October 13th) at 10 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers donations in Donald's name may be made to Alzheimers Disease Research: A BrightFocus Foundation Program, 22512 Gateway Center Dr. Clarksburg, MD 20871. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).
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3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
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