He is also survived by his son David Howering, daughter Pamela Donovan and husband John, extended family: Lisa Murphy, Vincent Yannacone and wife Mariko, Emilio Yannacone, and brother Ernie.
Ed had 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many friends, and a beloved dog Spike.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ed graduated in 1958. He went on to serve in the United States Army and eventually moved to Florida where he worked at Harris as a Senior Contract Administrator, retiring after 38 years of loyalty.
Ed always enjoyed telling a good joke and loved to make people laugh. In keeping with his good nature, there will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at 780 Baracoa Avenue NE, Palm Bay, Florida 32905.