Glenn R Hovell, 77, died on Wednesday, July 3rd in South Dennis, MA. Born in 1947 in Hackensack, NJ and raised in Teaneck, NJ, Glenn vacationed every summer in West Dennis. Glenn graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Nichols College in Dudley, MA. Glenn met his wife, Susan D. Hovell at a college dance and married in December 1969. Originally residing in Boston, they moved to Cape Cod in 1972 to start a family in South Dennis.
Glenn worked the majority of his career with Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA until retirement in 2011. Despite his schedule and length of commute, Glenn was completely committed to his family. He saw every orchestra and band event his daughters were playing. He volunteered with the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Marching Band.
Glenn was an avid fan of the Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots but stayed loyal to his Yankees. He cheered for James Madison University Dukes with Harrison and learned to appreciate soccer to support his keeper, Cameron. Glenn loved to go to the driving range and golf course whenever time allowed. He taught us how to play billiards, throw darts, drive, and listen to his music. In high school and college, he played the drums in a band. He enjoyed musicals and attended many “Broadway” productions with his family.
His proudest moments included watching his daughters graduate from college; walking his daughter Kristine down the aisle to marry her husband Robert; watching his daughters securing their roots in Virginia, and becoming a grandfather. He loved watching his grandsons grow and become wonderful young men.
Glenn is preceded by his wife, Susan D Hovell of South Dennis, MA. He is survived by his daughter Carrie L Hovell, Potomac Falls, VA; daughter Kristine A (Hovell) Vester, son-in-law, Robert H Vester Jr, and grandsons Harrison and Cameron of Midlothian, VA.
On July 24th, services will be held at Doane Beal & Ames in South Dennis. Visiting hours are 10:00am to 12:00pm and ceremony from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated for the Family Pantry of Cape Cod.
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