Howard E Bean Jr.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Bean worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for over 40 years and for Casey & Hayes Movers Inc. as a dispatcher for many years until his retirement. He worked hard to support his family and also enjoyed relaxing with them at the beach in the summer months. He was known for his limitless supply of jokes and for bringing laughter and joy to those around him. He also enjoyed 15 years of retirement in Florida. Howie’s greatest joy in life came from the time he spent with family.

Born in Boston, MA, Howie was the eldest son of the late Howard E. and Mary T. (Blaney) Bean, Sr. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Canty) Bean for forty-seven years and he is survived by his son Howard E. Bean III and his spouse Elena Bean, daughter Cara Bean and her spouse S. Matt Read, daughter Jaqueline Carroll and her spouse Ryan Carroll, son Jonathan Bean and dearly loved grandchildren Charlie, Cassidy, Teresa, and Victoria. Howie is survived by Mary Bean of Somerville, preceded in death by Nancy and Richard Bean of Medford, survived by John and Rita Bean of Oaks Bluffs in Martha's Vineyard, David and Cathy Bean of Storrs, CT, Dennis and Rose Bean of Pocasset, and preceded by Maragaret (Bean) Mitchell of Florida. He also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.

Private services are by the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home at 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations welcome to Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Road, Suit 3, Plymouth, MA 02360.