Raymond Joseph Howar Jr.

Raymond Howar, Jr, 63, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day. He is survived by four children whom he adored, A.J. Howar, Alysha Krupp, Chris Howar, Jonathan Howar, a sister Cynthia Howar, a brother Alan Howar (Alex), half-sister Elizabeth Kelly, his mother Elaine Howar, and stepmother Pamela Howar. He leaves several nieces and nephews-Nick Trutanic of Los Angeles, CA, Nathan Howar, Brandon Howar, Bianca Howar of Vienna, VA, and Anna Brown of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. his aunts Patricia Howar, Joyce Howar, Nancy Howar O’Sullivan, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond Howar, his uncle Edmond Howar and sister Caron Howar. He was previously married to Julie Howar and Justine Fitzsimons.

Ray attended the Landon School, Hinkley School and Coe College in Iowa. He worked at Smithy Braden doing Property Management after graduating and then went on to develop a successful occupational therapy business Rehab at Work with his wife, Julie, which grew to 15 centers in the metropolitan area. Ray was happiest when he was raising his children and his world centered around his family life. He was generous and loving to his friends and would come to the aid of anyone in need at a moment’s notice. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener and leaves behind many who loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to services at Joseph Gawler’s Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave, NW (corner of Harrison Street) on Thursday, January 5th at 11:00 am. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the A. Joseph Howar Scholarship fund at Georgetown University, c/o Howar Properties, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, 215E, Bethesda, MD 20814 or to the American Red Cross.