William J. Howard

Howard, William John, December 10, 2020 Age 87 The only son of Joseph and Catherine Howard. Bill was the loving husband of Annetta Howard. Dear father of Melody (Michael) Boivin, Brenda Lee (Mark) Szlachta, Dawn (Timothy) Velardo, Catherine (Lawrence) Marsh, Heide (Bruce) Nordin, Heather (Geoffrey) Brown. Proud Papa of Mindy (Rob) Caleca, Marcus (Shannon) Boivin, Matthew Boivin, William (Jennifer) Szlachta, Joseph (Entonio Marietti) Szlachta, Danial (Samantha) Szlachta, Ashley (Nebojsa) Stojkovic, Lindsey (Kyle) Wells, Christen (Justin) Blalock, Catie (Ethan) Cook, Gabrielle Nordin, Quinn Nordin and Brinley Brown. Loving Great Papa of Lily and Lucas Caleca, Camden and Audrey Boivin, Charlotte and Avery Szlachta, Milo Stojkovic, Vincent and Holly Wells, Easton and Reagan Blalock, Lila, Colt and June Cook.

 Bill was proud of his service in the armed forces.  He honorably served as a soldier with the 3rd Armored Division in New York where he met his beautiful wife of 64 years.  Bill believed one of life’s greatest blessings was the love of family. Crowned the absolute best girl Dad ever by his six daughters.  His girls are  all in agreement that one of the best gifts he ever gave them was believing in them and his unconditional love.  With six daughters came six sons-in-law, which he strongly considered his boys and never missed the annual guys trip.  Both Bill and Annetta fostered a strong, loving family.  Nothing meant more to them than their family, including the dogs. Bill was happiest at his cabin in the woods sitting around the campfire with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He will not only be missed by his loving family, but all those who were lucky enough to be considered his family. 

 Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 13, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue, at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with a rosary beginning at 7:00pm.  Bill’s Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, at St. Isaac Jogues, 21100 Madison Street, St. Clair Shores, at 12:00 p.m. Father David Cybulski will officiate.  Bill will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.