Howard W. Schneider

Schneider - Howard W., beloved Huntington pediatric dentist, on January 23, 2022 at 60 years of age. Howard was raised in Woodbury, NY and graduated from Syosset High School in 1979. He received his undergraduate degree from SUNY Oneonta, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from NYU Dental School, and completed a specialty in Pediatrics at Eastman Dental School. Howard spent the past 30 years practicing Pediatric Dentistry in the village of Huntington and was a past president of Dentists for a Better Huntington. He was very active in the Suffolk County Dental Society, donating his time during the "Give Kids a Smile" campaign. He was particularly known for his dental-themed puppet show "Take a Brush Break", educating generations of children on dental hygiene. As a past president of Temple Beth El, he played an active role in the temple community. He was especially involved with Social Action's Project HOPE. Howard lived a life filled with family, friends, and community service. He is survived by his wife

Miriam; children Evan and Jordan; brother Lawrence (Marina); sister Caren (Jeff); sisters-in-law Patti and

Weslie; nieces Elena and Iris; and nephews Michael, Alex, and Jonathan. A dedicated fan of Star Trek and science fiction, Howard also loved biking, lobster on Cape Cod and spending many happy hours playing double-twelve dominos with his family.