Mr. Howell was born November 10, 1947 in Queens, NY. He is the son of the late Samuel Walter and the late Evelyn Carolyn (Steck) Howell. He married Deborah Hassis. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He was employed by Braniff, JFK, NY as an Airport Manager. Beloved husband of Deborah. Devoted father of Richard (Linette), Patricia and Samantha. Dear brother of Carole Fessler (late Robert), Donald (Yurike) and Doug (Donna). Visitation hours will be Friday, January 1 from 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 pm at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc., 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. The Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc., 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY with interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.