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Bob was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket and a communicant of St. Teresa Church. He was a career soldier and served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. He was also served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bob retired from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class E-7 in 1968. He went on to work for RI Hospital Trust National Bank for twenty-three years, retiring in 1991.
Bob established the Memorial Hospital Therese I. Howe Scholarship Fund in 1998. He was a life member of the DAV and a founding sponsor of the American Legion, WWII Memorial, and the National Museum of the US Army.
Bob leaves two grandchildren, Kathryn V. Howe, and Andrew R. Howe both of Pawtucket. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Bob was the father of the late Lt. Robert Howe, Pawtucket F.D., and was predeceased by all his siblings.
His funeral with Military Honors will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Mount Saint Mary Cemetery. VISITATION will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
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Mary Fitzgerald Kramer
March 30, 2022
My belated condolences to the Howe family and extended family.
My Uncle Bob was the first person to get me behind the wheel of a car and tried to teach me how to drive! It didn´t go all that well...
But he tried.
I remember spending Thanksgivings together, Aunt Therese, Uncle Bob and cousin Rob and our Nana. Fun times!
I haven´t seen the family in many years but the love always remains.
You were all loved and will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace, your family all together again.
Your niece,
Mary Fitzgerald Kramer and family
Rick, Sara and Michael
Oceanside, CA
Donna Fagan St George
October 23, 2021
I'm glad to have seen you after my mom passed away in May. When I told Mary Jean you had gone to heaven, too, she teared up and reminded me of how you brought her lollipops. You will be missed here on earth. I'm sorry I missed your funeral, I didn't hear of your passing until it was already over. Thank you for being a wonderful friend to my whole family.
Marygrace Poulin
October 12, 2021
Katie and Andrew, you know how we all felt about Papa here on Smith St. That man was quite the character. You’re stories about him always made us laugh. We will truly miss him. Katie you were amazing taking care of Papa and he was so grateful to have you there by his side. He was so proud of you and Andrew and he loved you both so much! I know he is watching over both of you now and will always be with you. Not goodbye, but see you later. Love you both, Auntie Grace, Uncle Gerry, Bethany and Cody
David and Linda Cookson
October 12, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your grandfather Katie. May he RIP.
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Lori Calvit
October 11, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Our deepest condolences go out to Katie and the family! He will be missed dearly in the neighborhood!
The Calvit’s (Lori, Julian and Shayla)
SKOTLYNN DECOSTA
October 11, 2021
Bob, what can I say but WOW! How sad I was when I heard of your passing. You were always so kind to me and my LATE WIFE LINDA, whom you were so fond of and the feeling was mutual with her. She & I LOVED talking with you over the fence. And it was my pleasure helping you out with the things that you didn't feel comfortable doing yourself, and I felt privileged for you to ask me and always said you knew I could do and fix anything. It made me happy to be able to prove you right. (I'm just glad you always had thing to do that I was capable of doing..
Lol) You will be greatly missed down here! But I know up there LINDA GREETED AN OLD FRIEND WITH OPEN ARMS WHEN YOU ARRIVED. GOOD BYE MY FRIEND.
Guy Lasorsa
October 11, 2021
My condolences to his family and friends. Bob was a good man that I was lucky enough to get to know. We used to play Keno at the Columbus MiniMart with the guys before I went to work. I am sorry to hear if his passing, he will be missed.
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William W. Tripp Funeral Home - Pawtucket1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
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16
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