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Howard Bull Obituary
He was a 1966 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School in Holden and obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Nichol's College in Dudley, in 1970. Howard owned and operated Sterling Rare Coin Inc. fulfilling his lifetime ambition, having had a passion for Numismatics from a young age. He had previously been employed as a System's Analyst at General Motors in Framingham; State Mutual Life Assurance in Worcester; and Paul Revere Life Insurance of Worcester. He also worked at Lincoln Stamp & Coin in Worcester before opening his own store.
Howard was predeceased by his parents, Signild C. (Flink) Bull of Holden, and Dunedin, FL; and Aubrey M. Bull of Worcester.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Ruth J.(Cole) Bull of Princeton; a daughter, Heather J. (Bull) Chou and her husband Ming of Westminster; and a son, Thomas J. Bull and his wife Dawn E. (Hardy) Bull of Worcester. He was a devoted grandfather to his three granddaughters, December Zang; Juliette Chou and Olivia Bull.
Howard enjoyed golfing, gardening and spending time with his family.
Calling hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held Wed., April 16 at 10 a.m. in Caswell King Funeral Home, 1147 Main St., Holden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts, 2000 Century Dr., Worcester, MA 01606-1256.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Bull
Jeff Fredericks
April 24, 2008
To the family & friends of Howard,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I was able to get to know Howard over the past few years, going to the coin store just about every thursday evening. I went there as much to spend some time with Howard as I did to look at the coins and currency. Howard was educational and entertaining to my children, and took an interest in what was going on in my life. He was an extremely honest and trustworthy person. He will be greatly missed by all.
Richard Mozdziesz
April 24, 2008
Ruth,
Please accept my condolences at your time of great loss. I'll make arrangements to come up to see you at store. Howard & I have known each other through eBay & beyond. I've lost a very dear friend.
Donald HICKSJR
April 24, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Howard became a close coin friend. I enjoyed doing business with him. Will miss his humor.
Ron LaFleur
April 17, 2008
To the family, relatives and friends
of Howard
I just recently met Howard within the past two years having moved to leominster from groton, ma.
I really enjoyed visiting with him at his store and doing business with him.
He made me feel welcome as a newcomer to the area and he always
had a smile on his face. I feel sad but also happy that i also on occassion, had a chance to put a smile on his face with my dry wit and sense of humor. What a nice guy. I will miss seeing him. With this said, I
offer my condolences to all of you who knew him and loved him.
Sincerely, Ron LaFleur
LaFleur Numismatics Leominster, Ma.
Margaret Leary
April 14, 2008
Dear Ruth and family,
You do not know me, but I have just gotten to know Howard over the past couple of months. I was very sad to hear of his death. My 12 year old son just started collecting coins this past fall, he looked forward to visiting Sterling Rare Coin every Thursday evening. Howard was very kind to him and Patrick enjoyed talking to him every week. Our thoughts are with your family- Howard was a very kind, caring man with a great sense of humor. We will miss him.
Juliann Hathaway
April 14, 2008
My family and I feel great sadness.
All our wonderful and fun times at the beach and family functions, will always be apart of our happy memories. With a heavy heart our condolances go to Howard's wife, Ruth, children and grandchildren.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Hathaways(Julie,Kaitlyn,Jonathan, Kerriann, granddaughter Serenidey)
Bill Silversten
April 14, 2008
I was in shock and words fail me at this time. Howard was a dear friend going back as far as elementary school. Our prayers are with Ruth and family.
Tom Junell
April 13, 2008
My greatest condolences to Ruth and the family. Howard worked for me on several projects at Paul Revere and always was positive about what he was doing and assured he would get the job done and done well. After I retired, I got to catch Howard at the Princeton Post Office on many an occasion and we would have good conversations about what we were now doing and about any associates we had seen lately. It was a pleasure to work with Howard for those several years.
April 13, 2008
My greatest condolences to Ruth and the family. Howard worked for me on several projects at Paul Revere and always was positive about what he was doing and assured he would get the job done and done well. After I retired, I got to catch Howard at the Princeton Post Office on many an occasion and we would have good conversations about what we were now doing and about any associates we had seen lately. It was a pleasure to work with Howard for those several years.
Michael J. Petak
April 13, 2008
Mrs. Bull and Family:
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had many a good laughs and learned quite a bit from Howard over the past few years that I knew him as a fellow numismatist. His smile and laughter will be sorely missed by his "other" family, the numismatic community, as well. Thank you for sharing him with me on show days, and may you find the strength to guide you as the days pass. God bless.
Bob Potvin
April 13, 2008
Howard Bull was a client and dear friend in the realm of numismatics.His sense of humor and wit were second to none. His integrity shone in every aspect of his business dealings.I'm really shocked by this loss. Old Irving Ephraim was our teacher in learning about our love - rare coins.My heart goes out to Ruth and kids. I sure will miss Howard Bull!
Kevin & Sue Motta
April 13, 2008
Ruth and Family,
Please know Kevin and I are here for whatever you need and are deeply sorry for your loss.
Kevin and Sue Motta
Joyce Hardy
April 13, 2008
Our families were joined when Howard's son, Tom, married my daughter, Dawn. Howard was always smiling and joking, a very happy spirit with a true zest for life and a "get up & go/let's get it done" attitude. He loved his family deeply, being totally devoted to his granddaughters, who would search him out when entering the house, run to him, jump on him, play with him, get on a sled with him, and he happily did what they wanted him to do. They absolutely adored him. He is a light in their hearts that will live on forever.
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