HUDSON FALLS – Raymond “Ray” V. Howard, Jr., 46, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 29, 1972, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Mary (Spirowski) Parker and Raymond V. Howard, Sr.
Ray was a 1990 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. He was a past member of the Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Company and worked for Umicore on Pruyn Island as a machine operator.
Ray loved the outdoors, including camping, hunting and wolves. He was an avid reader and history buff. He also enjoyed photography and shooting darts. Ray was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed an iced cold Diet Pepsi and Jack Daniels.
Most of all, Ray loved spending time with his family, his daughter Katie, his brothers Brian and Bob and his countless cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by his sister, Jill Ann Parker Ward and his grandparents, Chester and Elizabeth Spirowski and Clifton and Cora Howard, Sr. and several aunts and uncles.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen “Katie” Jill Howard of Florida; his parents, Mary (Maynard) Parker of Hudson Falls and Raymond (Janine) Howard, Sr. of Hudson Falls; his brothers, JR Parker of South Carolina, Brian J. (Meghan) Howard, his beloved niece, Mia of Queensbury and Bob (Amanda) Howard of Queensbury; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and too many close friends to name.
Calling hours will be on Friday, July 19, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A prayer will be said for Ray at 7 p.m.
Ray’s family would like to thank Dr. Giotti-Grubbs, Dr. Coppens and all the nurses and staff at the Glens Falls Hospital Tower 2 for all their care and compassion.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Ray’s favorite expression was “F” Cancer.
To Ray’s family my deepest sympathies. May God bring you peace & wonderful memories at this difficult time. My heart breaks 💔 for you all.
He will be sooo missed by those of us who knew and loved him! Hugs and Prayers to all who are grieving his passing💙, his parents,step parents, brothers, and everyone else.
So sorry Ray and to the Howard family. Its been a tough go lately for you all. Blade, Cliff, and Ray made many memories at the Howards camp in the flow. I can say I’m thankful to have shared some of these times with these great men. They truly were second to none. I Bet the conversations going up there right now would put a smile on all our faces. My thoughts are with you all.
My deepest sympathy for the family. I pray for comfort and strength as you go through this difficult time. I worked with Ray at BJ’s, he was a wonderful man, I had the privilege of knowing him, and calling him my friend. RIP Ray, until we meet again. fly high with the Angels.
He left us too soon. Ray always was a great person to talk to and loved his daughter and the Steelers. I am a better man for having known him.
Ray is a very loved brother and I will miss him. I’m glad he has ended the suffering and he is with the angels
No wordscan take the pain away thinking of u all
Ray, I miss you and love you every second of the day. They took you from us way too soon. I never told you enough how proud I was of you, but I always have been. I love you Ray and I miss you. Rest in peace son, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart along with all of your families hearts are truly broken. You were a special man, always looking up no matter what life threw at you. No more looking up my love, now it’s time to look down on all of us and give us the guidance and strength to put one foot in front of the other and move forward in this world without you. I love you buddy.