Howard “Howie” Seymour Stern was born on July 9, 1945 in the Bronx, New York to Mollie (Frank) and Hyman Stern. Howard was predeceased by his parents Mollie Stern, Hyman Stern, his brother, Alvin Stern, and his beloved furry “son” Lucky.
Howard served in the United States Army National Guard for six years. Howard worked for 39.5 years for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in many different stations in the Bronx. Before he retired the last station that he worked in was Baychester Station. He was loved and liked by all of his co-workers and superiors. He was known for his quick witted humor.
People often would laugh when they heard his name and ask are you related to the DeeJay on the radio, his response would always be the same, “I’m the original because I’m older.”
Howie enjoyed going on family vacations with his family and with his brother Alvin and his family to Wildwood in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and to Niagara Falls. Howie went to Florida with the family and also traveled there with Paula. Howie went with Paula to Chicago. Howie liked going to Las Vegas, and Bermuda, playing the slots at Empire City Casino or EC as he called it. He enjoyed watching baseball and even though he grew up in the Bronx, he was a Mets fan. He enjoyed ice skating, bowling, and going swimming in the summer. He enjoyed watching his grandson, Nathan play hockey and baseball, and watching his granddaughter, Mollie in her dance recital. He enjoyed playing with his youngest granddaughter, Maya.
Howie and Sheila had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October with a party at Empire City Casino and they even renewed their vows! This was special to them because they were able to share this special occasion and celebration with family and friends and even some of their “bridal party.”
Howard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sheila Stern, his daughters, Pamela Stern, Paula Stern-Greenberg, his son-in-law, Michael Greenberg, and his three loving grandchildren, Nathan, Mollie and Maya, and his beloved furry daughter, Precious Madison Stern. He is also survived by mother-in-law, Sally Zeller, his sister-in-law, Lorraine Stern, his sister-in-law, Gale Zeller, his nephews, Bruce (Jen) Stern, Adam (Julianne) Stern, great nieces and great nephews, Matthew Stern, Danielle Stern, Ryan Stern, Sarah Stern, Allyson Stern, and Kaitlyn Stern, along with his cousins, and many friends.
He will be missed. Howard, you may be gone, but you are never forgotten.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.riversidememorialmountvernon.com for the Stern family.
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