Howard David Feiler

FEILER, Howard D., 73, of Montvale, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, surrounded by his family after a two month epic battle to recover from a massive heart attack suffered on September 22, 2021. Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Margaret; his children Mandy and Dara Feiler, son-in-law Matthew D. Burns, grandson Maxwell Howard Burns and brother Fred Feiler. He is predeceased by his mother Mildred Feiler and father Lester Feiler.

Howard was born in Manhattan, NY and raised on Long Island. He graduated from Bethpage High School, Bethpage, NY. After his mother’s passing when he was 18 he accompanied a friend to visit Harper College (later named Binghamton University) in upstate New York where he later enrolled and received a BA in Chemistry. There he hosted a Radio Show called the "The Bovine Pleasure Hour" blaming the choice of title on the decade (1960s). He continued his professional training at Penn State University where he received his MS in Environmental Pollution Control. He was a member of the National Guard during the Vietnam war and called into active duty to help the community of Wilkes-Barre, PA after Hurricane Agnes caused the Susquehanna River to flood in 1972. His career as a licensed Professional Engineer and certified PMP spanned over 40 years where he designed, installed, and operated remediation systems encompassing use of a wide variety of environmental cleanup technologies. In retirement he discovered a new talent in woodworking, building countless furniture pieces which are currently in almost every room of his daughter’s home.

He loved classical music, Billy Joel, the Beatles, an occasional cigar, sipping a Manhattan cocktail (with Makers Mark) and the NY Yankees. He was also one of the most vocal dads behind the backstop at softball games. In recent years he took great joy in seeing his grandson play t-ball and little league.

Above all else, Howard would likely say that his most important job was that of being a father to his two girls. He never once missed a game, concert, play, lesson, rehearsal, or practice and always encouraged them both to follow their dreams. Some his most treasured moments were shared with them through attending Yankee Games, the Photo Plus Expo and shows in New York City. Through his unwavering support, love, and passion it was clear that that being a dad was the most important and treasured job he had.

Cremation held privately. Memorial service arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

Because of his lifelong love and support of the arts, memorial contributions can be made in Howard's name to National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts https://youngarts.org or the National Endowment for the Arts https://www.arts.gov