Richard Howell, 73, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in New York , March 28, 1943 to the late Richard and Anna (Windrum) Howell. Richard was a long time resident of Sandy Hook, CT and New Rochelle , NY. He worked many years at IBM before retiring. Richard loved boating and being on the water.

He is survived by his wife, Louise, sons Jason, Connor, and from a previous marriage, sons Shane, Paul, and Mitchell, his sisters Nancy French (Bill), Iris Studwell (Bill), nieces and nephews.

Friends may call this Friday, March 10th, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St . Newtown , CT from 5:00pm – 8pm.