Howard S. Weitzman

surrounded by his loving family on September 27th, 2021 at the age of 75 after a

long and courageous battle with Amyloidosis.

Howard was born in Brooklyn, NY to Faye and William Weitzman in 1945 and raised

in Brownsville, and then Laurelton, Queens. He attended Brooklyn Technical High

School and then Queens College where he graduated with an accounting degree. It

was there that he met his wife of 52 years, Susan. They were married in May 1969

and both went on to become CPAs.

Howard started his career in a large accounting firm and quickly realized that he

wanted to make a difference in the healthcare field. He mentored under Harry Sezan

and learned how to maximize hospital reimbursements from Medicare and Blue

Cross. At this time he and his partner Jerry Sloane started their own firm specializing

in tax return preparations and healthcare reimbursements. He continued in the

healthcare field in various capacities and built up a large and diverse accounting

practice until his retirement from the business world in 2000.

Howard and Susan raised their three children, Catherine, Peter and Matthew in

Great Neck Estates where he first became involved in local government, first as a

Village Trustee and then as Mayor of Great Neck Estates from 1989-1995. After

working on Bill Bradley’s presidential campaign, he attended the democratic

convention as a delegate, getting the attention of local democratic leaders. This led

to his nomination and successful campaign as Nassau county comptroller in 2001.

He revelled in his role as “Nassau County’s Fiscal Watchdog” and served as

Comptroller from 2001-2009. He was instrumental in putting Nassau County on firm

financial footing.

Howard loved adventure, and was passionate about wanting to live life to the fullest.

He loved to play racquetball and tennis, to jog and workout, and while he often went

skiing, he hated it... but went anyway so his children would learn. He took his kids on

white water rafting trips and was an avid boater. In order to take his son Peter to

college, he planned a trip to navigate the Erie Canal and Lake Cayuga to arrive at

Cornell University. He also took a trip to pick up his first mate (and son) Matthew at

the University of Vermont and continue on to Montreal. He meticulously planned

countless other adventures, including many trips with his friends at the Shelter Bay

Yacht Club. Once his children finished college, he and his wife Susan traveled all

over the world to visit them from Cambodia, to Australia, to Italy. It was always an

adventure.

Howard had a very profound presence, and an incredible wealth of wisdom and

experience. People often came to him for advice or guidance, and he was always so

generous with his time and energy, helping people in any way he could.

He was courageous in fighting his twelve year battle with Amyloidosis with the help

of an incredible team of doctors and a devoted sister who gave him her kidney. This,

plus the unwavering support of his wife Susan and his own strength and

perseverance allowed him to see the birth of three more grandchildren and to spend

quality time with them. During this period he mentored others who were newly

diagnosed and raised funds for research to find new treatments and a cure.

Howard is survived by his wife Susan, his children Catherine and Scott Diamond,

Peter and Jessica Weitzman, Matthew and Alexa Weitzman; his grandchildren Leo,

Max, Morris and Ema; his sister and brother-in-law Leslie and Edward Kornfeld; and

cousins, nieces & nephews.