Obituary for Donald G. "Fred" Howe
WATERFORD Donald “Don” (“Fred”) Howe, passed away suddenly at the age of 59 on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at his home. He was the loving and devoted husband of Renee LaVoie Howe. Born and raised in Albany, Don was the son of the late Barbara Callan and Donald Howe Sr. He graduated from St. Johnsville High School in 1979.
Don was a US Navy Veteran and employed with the State of New York for over 35 years, both in the Department of Motor Vehicles and Information Technology Services. Don loved sports. He was a devoted and faithful fan of the New York Yankees, Jets, and Knicks. His passion led to him coaching his daughters’ baseball teams and never missing a game throughout their sport’s careers. He also loved to golf with the guys. Don loved movies, it didn’t matter what genre. He has seen every Marvel and DC movie, a love he shared with his brother in law, Donnie. Don loved the beach. Some of the happiest times of his life were spent in Wildwood, New Jersey and Cape Cod, Massachusetts with his family.
Don married his wife Renee on February 14th, 1997. She is the absolute love of his life and best friend. Don adored his three children. He is survived by his son, Steven Howe, and his two daughters, Kate Howe and Erin Howe; his sister, Debbie (Gino) Madaio and his niece, Bailey-Ann Madaio; his brother in law, Donnie (Jodi) LaVoie and his nephew, Maximus LaVoie; and his niece, Rebecca Bailey. Don is also survived by his loving and adoring cats, Charlie, Hank, and Pooh. He was predeceased by his brother, Walter Bailey; his step-father, Eddie Froehlich; and his in-laws, Kate and Donald LaVoie.
Due to COVID-19, memorial services will be held at a later date.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
Don was a US Navy Veteran and employed with the State of New York for over 35 years, both in the Department of Motor Vehicles and Information Technology Services. Don loved sports. He was a devoted and faithful fan of the New York Yankees, Jets, and Knicks. His passion led to him coaching his daughters’ baseball teams and never missing a game throughout their sport’s careers. He also loved to golf with the guys. Don loved movies, it didn’t matter what genre. He has seen every Marvel and DC movie, a love he shared with his brother in law, Donnie. Don loved the beach. Some of the happiest times of his life were spent in Wildwood, New Jersey and Cape Cod, Massachusetts with his family.
Don married his wife Renee on February 14th, 1997. She is the absolute love of his life and best friend. Don adored his three children. He is survived by his son, Steven Howe, and his two daughters, Kate Howe and Erin Howe; his sister, Debbie (Gino) Madaio and his niece, Bailey-Ann Madaio; his brother in law, Donnie (Jodi) LaVoie and his nephew, Maximus LaVoie; and his niece, Rebecca Bailey. Don is also survived by his loving and adoring cats, Charlie, Hank, and Pooh. He was predeceased by his brother, Walter Bailey; his step-father, Eddie Froehlich; and his in-laws, Kate and Donald LaVoie.
Due to COVID-19, memorial services will be held at a later date.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.