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Thomas Howe Obituary
Thomas William Howe
October 20, 1948 - September 13, 2024
NAPA - Second generation Napa native Thomas William Howe died on September 13th following a years-long struggle with liver cancer. He retired after thirty-five years as a Groundskeeper for the NVUSD and was most proud of his work on the Memorial Stadium when the grass was real. As a life-long fan of the Oakland Raiders, he was also particularly excited to have had the opportunity to work for them as the Field Manager for their practice facility in Alameda and the summer training camp at Redwood Jr. High School in Napa. He is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Judith; daughters: Emily and Mary; step-sons: Aaron (Courtney) Braunstein, Adam (Stacy) Braunstein, and grandsons: Alexander and Connor.
Lovingly known as Sweetie, Pharaoh, A.C. , Dado and O.M.P., he will be dearly missed. Tom Howe was a good man. No services are to be held.
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Connie
November 20, 2024
I still find it hard to accept that he is gone , He was such a great Human being. He was just so kind and caring and he was funny , I want his family to know, as
Iam sure they do, as to how much Tom was liked and loved by so many people that knew him . Thats just the way it was .
Charlene Toledo
September 27, 2024
Judith, our collective prayers surround you at this tender time. A well loved man has left the house. He will surely be missed. Blessing as he journeys to his ancestors
Jeannie Snider
September 25, 2024
Judith and Family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. Thankful to get to know you both and remember our mini golf game. Tom was a good sport.
Sincerely,
Jeannie Snider
Rob Hansen
September 24, 2024
So sorry to hear Judith.. Tom was a great man and I knew him well. Thoughts and prayers to you all
Rob Hansen
Orchard Ave days
Elizabeth Hoffman
September 20, 2024
I too worked in maintenance with Tom while I was in grounds and before that I was always fixing his tires on his golf cart too over at transportation. He was a great guy, saw him in church a few times too! I didnt know he had liver cancer, I too have liver cancer. I pray I get to see him in heaven someday soon and watch him taking care of the beautiful grounds! I pray for the family during this difficult time and just know time heals all wounds. God Bless
E Hoffman
Beth and Bob Marlatt
September 20, 2024
Tom..
A most wonderful family man! Dedicated husband,father,stepdad,Father in law and Grandpa. Always there wholeheartedly for each and every one of them .
Bob and I so enjoyed each time we had a family gathering being able to have a chat with Tom.Always entertaining,always so pleasant and put everyone at ease.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A huge loss to the family but so many wonderful memories to hold and share.
We are thinking and holding you in our hearts Napa clan..
Love,Beth and Bob Marlatt
Janet Iverson
September 20, 2024
Sending love and prayers to Emily and Judith and the whole family. Although I did not know him, I know how much my friend, Emily loved her dad. I wrap my arms around you and Judith virtually in your time of sorrow and I pray that the love of so many friends will give you some comfort. Love, Jan
Connie Madalena
September 20, 2024
Tom was an amazing Man ,and He broke the mold, He only cared of others, He was just so Genuine,He will be dearly miss.
paul e reed
September 19, 2024
I really liked Tom he was awfully nice we´d talk about cars and I always wanted to buy his Camaro but would never wanted to sell it, he´ll be missed.
Mark Wright
September 19, 2024
I was a Mechanic for the school district. Tom would bring equipment in for repairs from time to time. I found him to be a very decent guy. Besides being a huge sports fan, he was very intense on making the sports fields he worked on the best they could be for the kids who played on them. The family and Napa have lost a very decent man.
Don Hattala
September 19, 2024
I worked with Tom for years at the school district. We had a nice vacation at Tahoe with Tom and family and we spent a lot of time discussing sports. I saw less and less of Tom when my department got moved to a different location. He was a great friend and co-worker, going out of his way to help and especially to make Memorial Stadium one of the best fields anywhere. Tom will be missed by all of those that got to know him. Condolences to Judith and family. May his soul rest in peace.
Gary
September 19, 2024
I was a neighbor of Tom's for years when I lived on Palmer street, we connected because we both had a classic camaro, him a 69 me a 67.
great guy, brought me all kinds of Raiders memorabilia that was left over from training camp. got me on the field for Raider family day at Memorial stadium. have not seen him in years since he moved away from old town but am sad to hear of his passing,
I offer my sincere condolences to his family, rest in peace bro!
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