John T. Howe passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Jennifer (Jason) Cameron, and Dawn (Daniel) Wilson, cherished grandfather of Nicolette, Jessica, and Jaden, and dear brother of Edward, Michael, Gordon, Mary, and Laura. He worked in piano and organ sales, as an elementary music educator, as music director at various churches throughout his career, and as the chief financial officer at the Florida House Experience. Most recently, John worked as an organist and choir director at Saint Benedicts Episcopal Church. Friends will be received on Sunday from 3:00-5:00 PM. Mass will be celebrated at St. Benedict Episcopal Church Monday at 11:00 AM. Following Cremation, he will be interred in the Memorial Garden at the church. Arrangements by T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Aug. 11, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for John Howe

21 Entries

JoyceA

November 12, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide a measure of comfort to you until Gods promise is fulfilled at Matthews 5: 5.

Joyce & Francesca Filiberto

August 21, 2018

Rest In Peace JohnMany thanks for enriching our lives thru music, fondly remembering when you were Choir Director at St Anthonys Church & the Christmas celebrations at your home & your efforts building an outstanding display for all to enjoy! Prayers & sincere sympathy extended to your family

Judy Slack

August 14, 2018

My condolences to the Howe Family. John always made me feel so welcomed into their home.
I know he will be missed by his family. May it help to know others care and will keep you in my prayers. I enjoyed your video seeing all of you through the years. RIP John.

Susan Jones

August 13, 2018

Dawn, our prayers are with you all and we are believing in the Lord's comfort and peace. Oh how I wish I had known your dad, clearly he was one in a million. We should all follow his example. I can see his influence in you; a good dad is a true and everlasting blessing. Love to you all.

Wendy Howe

August 13, 2018

He was always loving and caring he will be greatly missed. Wendy howe and Charles walter

Jan And Alan Mirucki

August 12, 2018

Jen our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family today. Although the sorrow runs to deep for any words to say.... your hearts are filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.

Marguerite Hansma

August 12, 2018

John was my cousin and lived across and down the street from our house. My Dad, his Uncle Gordy, would drive us all to school every morning and we'd all walk home together at the end of the day. My earliest memories of John is him playing the piano. So very talented!!! He had my twin sister, Angela, me and his brothers Ed and Mike form a quartet and we practiced "Moon River". Not sure how talented we were as we never went public with our performance:-))) He also participated in the music program at the church we grew up in, St. Francis Xavier where we also went to school. I remember John and Pat getting married and him being director of music at Immaculate Heart of Mary on Plymouth Ave. in Grand Rapids. At one point, John and Pat visited my husband, Gary, and I when we lived at U of M Dearborn Campus around 1972/75(?). They came with their daughters, Dawn and Jen. They must've been 3 or 4 years old. They panicked when we ordered pizza for supper and heard Gary ask for green peppers on it. They thought he meant the spice, pepper - YUCK! was their retort! They were so adorable. The last time I saw John was at his mother's funeral. The one thing I remember him saying to me was, "Being a grandfather is the greatest blessing I could ever have!!!" He was beaming when he said that! I will always cherish my memories of John. So very sorry I could not attend his funeral. Know that I'm with you all in spirit and in prayer. May he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. God bless you all!
Marguerite Aulbach Hansma

Dawn Caldwell

August 11, 2018

Dawn I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace in this difficult time.

Cheryl Hill

August 10, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with John's family. He will be dorely missed at St. Benedicts. I'm sorry i am out of town and won't be back in time for his funeral services.

Joanne Miscato

August 10, 2018

Jen, I am so very sorry for your families great loss. Theres no words. Sounds like you have wonderful memories of him. You have a special angel with you now. Prayers for comfort and peace

Christine Mancino

August 10, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember the kindness he and Pat showed me by opening their home up to me for an entire summer as a teenager so I could spend it with my friends before I permanently moved to North Carolina. He had a wonderful smile and a kind heart. Heaven has definitely gained another angel by John going up to heaven. Hugs and love to the entire family.

Larry and Lori DeLisle

August 10, 2018

We are sooooo sorry for your lost. Our prayers and thoughts are with y'all during this time.

Nettie Manzo

August 10, 2018

Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.

Beverly Clark

August 9, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rosalind Jackson

August 9, 2018

Rest In Peace John. Great memories of grade school.

Sharon Braun

August 9, 2018

I truly loved John he was one of the happiest and kindest men I have ever known. I will miss him dearly!

Aaron Howe

August 9, 2018

Please accept my condolences and prayers to John's friends and family during this difficult time.

Bobby Jacobs

August 9, 2018

I have no words. John, you were truly an amazing man with a heart that was unmatched. I remember from my earliest memories how excited I was each Thanksgiving to run down the street and watch you turn on the Christmas lights. When you asked me to be a part of your family and help you to decorate your home I felt truly honored. The countless hours I spent with you painting your roof, stringing lights, and setting up your magical garage is something that I will never forget. You treated me as family, never getting frustrated or angry and teaching me everything you knew. You took pride in your home and how it looked and you let me be a part of that. You truly cared about me and would ask about me even when I was away at school and I always knew I had a reason to return to 7th street when I would come home to visit. Pat, my heart goes out to you. I am speechless at this terrible news. My thoughts, prayers, and heart is with you and your family at this time. I will always remember the time that I spent with John and the love and care that he showed the community with his endless devotion and dedication to his favorite holiday. John, you will be missed.