Howard D. Black, 64 years of age, of Watertown, CT, died Sunday, December 7, 2014. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Bernard S. Black and Bernice Black. Besides his mother of West Hartford, he is survived by a brother Fred and his wife Beverly of Fitzwilliam, NH and his longtime companion, Roberta Gottlieb of Norwalk, CT. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 11:00am in the Sanctuary of Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Road, Newington, CT with Interment immediately following in Temple Sinai Cemetery. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Howard, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm
Bernice, Ricky and Family. I am saddened to learn of Howard's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
From: Plin S Manoni
From Brewster, NY
Posted On: December 11, 2014
I found out about Howard today, 12/11. I am extremely saddened by his passing. It's just so sad. I didn't work directly with Howard but we used to talk on occasion. I knew from other's that Howard was a very smart man and an excellent worker. He will be missed. We kept in touch quite a bit after Howard left the Southbury IBM site to work from home full time. Howard loved his MG, buying tools and working on his house. He was quite handy and had recently completed installing all new windows in his house. He was a good man and I will miss our conversations. Rest in peace Howard.
From: Dave Lawcock
From Guilford, CT
Posted On: December 11, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Howard at the IBM Southbury site. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Dave
From: Patricia Sabia
From Norwalk, CT
Posted On: December 11, 2014
Sincere condolences to the Black Family and especially to an old friend Roberta. So sorry for your loss, Patricia Sabia
From: Marilyn Spanier Gould
From Leominster,, Ma
Posted On: December 20, 2014
I remember Howard as far back as King Philip Elementary School. He was a good kid, and I distinctly recall that he played the bass fiddle. I was so sorry to learn of his passing and extend my condolences to his loved ones.
Most sincerely,
Marilyn Spanier Gould
From: Marilyn Spanier Gould
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Posted On: December 20, 2014
From: Ed Argenta
From Oakville, CT
Posted On: December 10, 2014
My prays to Howard's family and friends. Sorry for your loss. Worked with Howard at IBM.
From: John Pecora
From White Plains, NY
Posted On: December 10, 2014
I have the best memories of Howard. We worked together on many challenging projects in IBM. His expert knowledge and patience were gifts that I grew to respect. I will miss him professionally and personally. Rest well my freind, John P. Pecora
From: Prashant Aggarwal
From Bengalore, KA
Posted On: December 10, 2014
I came to know Howard through work between IBM and AT&T. I was deeply saddened by the news of Howard passing. My heart felt condolences to his family and friends.
From: Anthony Riley
From Thomaston, CT
Posted On: December 10, 2014
I too worked with Howard at IBM and he was a consummate professional. I am saddened to hear of his passing and would like to extend my sincere condolences to his family.
From: Lisa Gagliardi
From Southbury, CT
Posted On: December 10, 2014
I came to know Howard through work between IBM and AT&T and will always remember how kind and professional he was. He will be greatly missed.
My condolences to his family and friends during this very difficult time...may your fond memories of Howard bring you comfort.
From: Rose Joy Ulan
From West Hartford Ct 06110,
Posted On: December 10, 2014
Wishing you peace at this terribly sad time for your family
Rose Joy Ulan and Mickey Fendell
From: Cheryl and Peter Scheinblum
From Newington, CT
Posted On: December 9, 2014
We are sorry to hear of the loss of dear Hopward. May all the beautiful memories you behold bring you comfort at this time.
From: Ina Neiman
From Newington, CT
Posted On: December 10, 2014
Dear Bernice,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your son. You always spoke so lovingly of him. May his memory be a blessing to you, and your remembrances bring you comfort
Ina Neiman
From: sheila
From newington, ct
Posted On: December 9, 2014
Hopefully the memories of your beloved Howard will bring you solace at this time. Friends of Bernice Black Sheila and Joel Small
From: Allan Grant
From Woodstock, GA
Posted On: December 9, 2014
Mrs. Black and Rick, and your families, I am so sorry to read about Howie. While it has been so long since I've seen him, my childhood would not have been the same without him. Only two doors away I feel like I was at your house almost as much as my own. From riding out bikes in your backyard into KP to blowing up firecrackers on the front bumper of your old Mercury. From playing running bases in the schoolyard to our snowball fights in the forts we used to build when the parking lot was plowed. From borrowing his Martin guitar for summer school to being angry with him for not letting me drive his first car - that old Pontiac. Too many memories...too many memories.
He will be missed. Baruch dayan emet. May his memory be a blessing. With love, Allan.
From: John Pecora
From White Plains, NY
Posted On: December 10, 2014
I have the best memories of Howard. We worked together on many challenging projects in IBM. His expert knowledge and patience were gifts that I grew to respect. I will miss him professionally and personally. Rest well my freind, John P. Pecora
From: Steve Rutstein
From Lake Worth, FL
Posted On: December 9, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. A good neighbor and friend growing up on Lyman Road. His smile, dry sense of humor and ability to fix anything will be missed. My deepest condolences to dearest Bernice and brother "Ricky."
From: irene
From west hartford, ct
Posted On: December 9, 2014
Bernice and Rickie - I am so so sorry for the loss of Howard! Our families were together for so many years, and I even remember having "food fights" in the basement in babysitting for the boys. lots of hugs IRENE
