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Robert Howard Obituary

Robert L. Howard Jr. February 13, 1971 - October 21, 2013 N. Franklin - Robert L. Howard Jr., age 42, died unexpectedly on October 21, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on February 13, 1971 in New London, a son to Robert L. Carr and Karen L. Carchidi (Hewlitt). He was the beloved husband of Heidi (Cone) Howard and father to Ethan and Abigail Howard. Robert and Heidi were married on August 30, 1997. Robert grew up in Preston and Groton. He was a 1993 graduate of the University of Connecticut School Of Business. He was a partner and a certified public accountant at Mahoney Sabol & Co. LLP in Glastonbury. He was a 2007 recipient of the Hartford Business Journal's Top 40 Under Forty Award. He loved motocross racing and was the current President of Central Cycle Club in Central Village. Robert is survived by his wife Heidi, children Ethan and Abigail, father Robert Carr and his wife Janet, mother Karen Carchidi and her husband Joseph, sister Crystal Howard-Arlia and her husband Eric, sister LauraLee Rubino and her husband Dean, brother Jason Carr; grandmothers Alice Hewlitt and Mitzi Carr; nieces, nephews, and friends. Robert was predeceased by grandfathers Franklin Howard and Harold Hewlitt. Calling hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Voluntown Road, Jewett City, CT. Burial and Graveside Service is private. For online condolences go to www.gagnepiechowski.com

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Oct. 23, 2013.

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DAD

March 25, 2025

miss you rob everyday

Michelle Webb

October 29, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss...Robert was a great man and a funny person. I cut his hair for many years and he had followed me from one shop to the next. I am glad that I got to know him. May you all know that he will always look down on you all.

Craig Morris

October 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult and heart breaking time! The Morris Family...Craig, Kate, Mishka & Zachary

Kim Boiselle

October 27, 2013

Bob and Janet, We are so sorry for the Loss of your son . Please find strength in your Family and Friends. Your in our thoughts and prayers . Sincerely Bob Roark and Kim Boiselle

Dean and Michelle LaRose

October 25, 2013

Karen and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

October 25, 2013

Our family is very, very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May you all find the strength to get through this most difficult time.

Cameryn Worden, Teri, Bill

October 25, 2013

It was always a pleasure to see Rob when he came to do our audit. He was more than a top notch CPA. He was cheerful and worked with us in the best interest of both the town & his firm. He enjoyed talking about his family and their interests and accomplishments.
We will miss Rob, but not forget him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Heidi, Abigail and Ethan.
Caroline, Maxine, William L. & Yssa. Town of Brookfield

Winsome Barnaby

October 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of Rob's passsing. I had the privilege of working with Rob a few years ago where did conducted the audits for my employer and also my church. He was such a gentle soul. Keeping you in prayer.

Mike and Keri Gurnack

October 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob's Family. Our son, Josh played baseball with Ethan for SFC and Rob was his coach. heaven has gained a truly, amazing, angel.

October 24, 2013

Dear Howard family,
I am so very sorry for the tragic loss of your beloved husband and father. I've been told that he was a truly amazing family man.
With deepest condolences,
Debbie
I'm Reide Jacksin's aunt

Carrie Sarrubbo

October 24, 2013

I am really sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carrie Sarrubbo and Mary Macomber

Carl Tomchik

October 24, 2013

we will all remember Rob as the remarkable man that we knew. Truly, one of a kind. He will be missed by all. God bless him

Christine Troup

October 24, 2013

I am heartbroken to learn of your sudden loss. I knew Rob only a short time, but I will always think of him as a gentle, kind soul. I will miss all the memories I had hoped our families would make together. With deepest sympathies

Heidi Meade

October 24, 2013

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Howard family. Rob was a true inspiration to us all who had the honor to work with him and his staff at the Town of Monroe. He will be truely missed by us all. Our thoughts are prayers are with you.

Edith Karsky

October 24, 2013

I am so saddened by the sudden loss of Rob Howard. Rob was a wonderful person, a great business colleague and a dear friend. All of us at the Connecticut Association for Community Action will miss his guidance and friendship greatly but his wonderful spirit and the excellent leadership in nonprofit sector accounting he provided to CAFCA will be remembered and appreciated always. His smile brightened every room he entered and his sound advise kept us anchored.

My sincere condolences to the Howard family. May your loving memories keep him in your hearts and minds forever.

Todd Thiesfeldt

October 24, 2013

I to knew Rob, on the professional side, as I to am a CPA that rides motocross. I was so sad to hear this news. He was a great professional with great passion. I will allways remember that about him. Motocross is such a great sport and I know he loved it. I wish we got to ride together during our years. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Cheers to a great guy and may you all carry him with you for the rest of your lives. God bless.

Jill Danyliw

October 24, 2013

I will always remember Rob with a smile upon my face. He was such an incredible man, a compassionate leader, a great teacher and mentor, a true friend and an inspiration. I had the pleasure of working for Rob for 12 years and was witness to what an incredible person he was in that time. My thoughts and prayers go out to Heidi, Ethan and Abby and the rest of Rob's family who he loved dearly. Wising you comfort and peace at this time of sorrow.

Corey Krohn

October 24, 2013

Rob was a genuinely great guy. He was an inspiration to me and to others for how someone should be. My deepest condolences to his family...

October 24, 2013

So sorry about the loss of Rob--he was a kind and loving husband, father and friend. We will always remember his times spent at our house with our son Tim--great memories of a great person. Our prayers are with you all. Tim and Linda Allard, Preston

October 23, 2013

Heidi,
May memories of Rob and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Heartfelt condolences, our family will miss Rob, we will all cherish our memories of him.
Aunt Linda

Rose and Kyler Henningsen

October 23, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all

Lisa Hancock

October 23, 2013

Dear Howard Family,
Sending my prayers and deepest sympathy. He was a great colleague and a kind gentleman. May God provide the strength and be by your sides during this difficult time.

October 23, 2013

Bob and Janet
Our deepest condolences.
Most sincerely
Earl and Karen Latterell

Peter Calvert

October 23, 2013

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marc Ormerod

October 23, 2013

My deepest condolences to all of Roberts family. Robert was well liked and respected by all who got to meet and know him, he will be greatly missed by many.

Keith Branche

October 23, 2013

I am extremely sorry to hear about your families loss. Rob was a good friend from high school. He was a kind Person who was positive to be around. He will be missed.

Jeannie Gardiner

October 23, 2013

Thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Steve Violette

October 23, 2013

So sorry to hear of Robs passing. I didn't know him long, but our conversations together were always pleasant and helpful to me. He was a well respected leader at the CCC and we will all miss his smile and kind nature. My condolences to his entire family, there are really no words for moments like this. Just know that we are praying for you. God bless.

A, Pat Fisher

October 23, 2013

Words cannot describe the pain in all of your familys hearts ! Such a fine man ! you will always be in our hearts forever !

Chris Cleaveland

October 23, 2013

I wish there was a way to ease the pain so many feel. Rob made an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. His early passing is so hard to understand, but his positive affect on others was greater than what most can achieve in 100 years.

Deborah Hobson

October 23, 2013

Heidi I am so sorry to hear about your lost, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family, May Rob rest in peace until you meet again, Love and prayers Cousin Debbie and Aunt Mary

Karen Fleming Toland

October 23, 2013

Words can not express how saddened I am to hear of your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. All my love to you!

Melanie Cummings

October 23, 2013

Crystal,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Julie, Peter, Eben & Jake DiScuillo

October 23, 2013

You will always be in our hearts, never forgotten cuz ??

Jill Kovalich

October 23, 2013

Our sincere condolences go out to Rob's family. He was a bright and shining star at our firm and will be greatly missed. Always pleasant and helpful, respected and admired. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd and Cathy Capozza

October 23, 2013

Rob will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Mary Calorio

October 23, 2013

My prayers are with you through this time of grief. I had the pleasure of knowing Rob through work. He was always light hearted and willing to help. He will be greatly missed.

Jill Menard

October 23, 2013

I remember Rob from the CCC, a place he loved being at. He always seemed happy... My deepest sympathy to his family..

Sherry Androw

October 23, 2013

My deepest condolences. My heart goes out to the entire Howard & Carr family.

clarence macomber

October 23, 2013

We here in Sarasota FL. are so sorry to hear of this terrible loss and are hearts go out to his wife and family.

the king family ...team 313

October 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Rob was a great man that we were blessed to get to know through CCC and NEMA. Always supportive and kind. Let there be peace in knowing his kindness was a blessing to all. May God guide you through this hard time.

Linda

October 23, 2013

I had the nonor and pleasure of working with Rob for over 12 years. Rob could always put a smile on your face, he loved talking about his family and the adventures they shared. Rob will be missed greatly by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.

October 23, 2013

In Heaven are many mansions. "I go to prepare a place for you that where I am
ye may be also" This..far better than to live in our house in Canterbury,
The Motowidlaks *David & Margie

Don

October 23, 2013

Rob was a great person. Well respected by all that new him. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and Prayers are with his family.

October 23, 2013

Heidi,
No words can express my sorrow for you and your family.You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Parla

Cindy Jones

October 23, 2013

Our sympathies and condolences to all of you on Rob's passing. May God comfort you and strengthen you as you grieve. May the love and support of those who care about you be of some comfort. Cindy , Chris, and Livy Jones, friend of Crystal's

Pat (Desjardins) Palonen

October 23, 2013

To the Family and Friends of Robert, We are so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories of times together help you through the tough road ahead Robert will always be with you for he will live forever in your hearts. He will be your guardian angel watching over you all daily. Our Deepest Sympathy
Pat-Arvid-Travis-Trenton(our motocross racer at CCC)

Karen Stofega

October 23, 2013

Dear Robert's family: there are no words to soften the hurt in your hearts, but know we all pray for this great sorrow to heal and give you strength through this. Robert and his sisters grew up with my children and they will all keep those great memories special! We pray that God keeps giving you those special memoris with Robert and know that Robert is watching over you to help! Lots of Love to you al and God Bless, Karen, Rich Stofega and family

Jean G.

October 22, 2013

Heidi, Ethan and Abby-There are no magical words I can write that will take away the terrible pain you are feeling now.Ethan and Abby-while I never met your Dad, I could tell from hearing your Mom talk how great he was. Please hold those memories close.

shanin Reed/Masucci

October 22, 2013

so sorry Crystal ..... He was a great guy and brother from what I remember

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