On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Philip. E. Howard Sr. passed away at the age of 73.
Phil was born on September 23, 1947 in New London to Harry and Hazel (Ritenour) Howard. A self-proclaimed “Swamp Yankee,” Phil was raised in Niantic and lived there most of his life. He graduated from New London High School in 1965. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard.
He is survived by his ex-wife Margaret Howard of Niantic; his children Mary H.M. Howard of Niantic and Philip E. Howard Jr. (Teresa) of Round Rock, TX; grandsons Daniel and David Howard of Round Rock, TX; sister Mary V. Howard of Groton; nephew Benjamin Farrar of Groton; and niece Julia Farrar of Stonington.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private.