William R. Howard

William R. Howard was born on October 2, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to William J. and Josephine nee (Gullo) Howard. He died Monday, December 28, 2015, at home in Mount Prospect, surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Howard worked as an electrician for the better part of 50 years, but his knowledge of the trades, problem-solving, and general miracle-working was legendary. There was nothing he could not fix or improve, and the trouble calls to Bill spanned his entire life. He helped anyone in need, and shared his wisdom with his children and grandchildren, in hopes of instilling some self-sufficiency and independence. He reminded them often to learn and be educated, and that what they learned could never be taken from them. He was a proud member of Local #134; Cook County Electrical Inspector; and owner of W.R. Howard Realty. In retirement he served as a starter and trouble shooter for the Old Orchard Country Club, Italian American Veterans Post #4 - Past Commander and also served the St. Joseph Society di Bagheria as Past President.William is survived by his wife of 60 years Eleanor nee (LoPipero) his daughters Josie (David Ruben) Howard-Ruben, and Catherine (Michael) Lauria; sons, William N. Howard and Nicholas J. (Terra) Howard; his grandchildren, Michael W. (Becca) Lauria, Nicole (Phil) Morris, Joseph and Daniel Lauria, William, Jamison and Nicholas Ruben, William Parker Howard, and Madeline, Elizabeth and Molly Howard; his great grandchildren James Michael, Elena, Mia and William Lauria; his sister, Betty (the late Robert) Cherry; his sister-in-law Toni (the late John) O'Donnell and many loving nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joseph J. (the late Marcia) Howard.Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday January 4, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights, Illinois. Lying in state, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at St. Alphonsus Ligouri Church, 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment is at All Saints Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL. 60707-3392. www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168