Howard Yegelwell

Howard Yegelwell of Venice, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 after a long illness, and Alzheimer’s at the age of 86. His funeral will take place on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 North Auburn Road, Venice, FL 34292.

Howard is survived by his wife Judith Ann (Tekatch) Yegelwell, of Venice, Florida, his sister Marcia Fine of Boca Raton, Florida, and her partner Warren Ittelson. Howard is also survived by his four adult children, and ten grandchildren: daughter Adrienne (Yegelwell) Rosario, and her daughter Laurel of Goshen, NY; son David Yegelwell, his wife Nancy, and their sons Jack, Luke, Quinn and Keegan of Goshen, NY; stepson Gavin Heater, his wife Jennifer, son Alexander and daughter Giana of Chelmsford, MA; and stepson Darrin Heater, his wife Rachel, daughter Emma, and sons Ethan and Eric of Mohegan Lake, NY.

Howard is predeceased by his parents David and Sylvia (Goldberg) Yegelwell, and his second wife Arleen (Heater) Yegelwell, of Venice, Florida (1989-2012). His first wife Lee Jones (1967 to 1983), lives in New Windsor, NY near their children Adrienne Rosario and David Yegelwell.

Howard was born on Mapes Avenue in Bronx, New York on April 16, 1935 to David Yegelwell and Sylvia. (nee Goldberg) Yegelwell. A lifelong Yankees fan, Howard followed the Bronx Bombers throughout their epic history to today. Howard was drafted into the Army as an X-Ray Specialist in May 1958, serving two years on Active Duty at the former Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Spring, AR and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC. Upon separating from the Army as a Specialist/E-4, Howard backpacked solo through Europe for a summer, until returning to New York City to pursue a career in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine for the next fifty years. Howard received a Good Conduct Medal and an Army Marksmanship Badge (M1 Garand Rifle) for his service. He was Honorably Discharged from the Arm Reserves in April 1964. He belonged to the Jewish War Veterans of Venice, FL.

Working his way up the ladder of Radiology, Howard worked at several New York City and New York City suburban hospitals, as well as Venice Hospital, during his retirement. His highest post was as the Director of Interventional Radiology at New York Hospital, NYC, NY. He also worked as a Radiology Department Administrator at Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY, and retired from Helen Hays Hospital, Haverstraw, NY.

Howard was a real mensch. He had a unique sense of humor, with a dry wit and loved his grandchildren very much. In addition to his love of baseball, Howard was an avid tennis player (singles then doubles), and regular at the gym. Upon his retirement, Howard changed his diet, picked up his exercise regimen, and returned to his Army Basic Training weight for many years. Howard and his family believe this extended his life for decades.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Jewish Congregation of Venice, Venice, FL, the Alzheimer’s Association or Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.

Friends and family should send condolences in Howard’s memory to his wife Judy Yegelwell. May his memory be a blessing.