Lawrence B. Howell

Lawrence Bruce Howell of Mexico, NY, entered into rest on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was 74 years old. Born on September 12, 1949, in Cold Spring, NY, Larry was the son of the late Howard F. and Iva Marie (Zeliph) Howell. He graduated from Haldane High School in 1967 and then attended the New York City Police Academy. After the academy, Larry joined the New York City Police Department, retiring at the rank of lieutenant in 1990. He was a long-time member of the Philipstown Lodge, becoming a Master Mason in 1979.

 Larry will be remembered as a devoted partner, father, grandfather, and friend. He appreciated the beauty of the world around him, whether on his travels or while watching the local wildlife at his home in the woods. Larry’s lighthearted nature made every moment with him memorable. He was known for his sense of humor, always smiling and quick to share a good laugh. 

Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving companion, Elaine Amerosa, his three daughters, Stephanie (Daniel) Almasi of Ulster Park, NY, Emily (Terry) Howell-Schiff of Ridgewood, NJ, and Elizabeth (Daniel) Spear of Warwick, NY, his beloved grandchildren, Tyler Giordano, Adeline and Charlotte Schiff, and Nathan and Evelyn Spear, and many nieces and nephews. He is lovingly remembered by Elaine’s children, Cynthia (Patrick) Bick and Jamie (Mike) Sheehy, along with her grandchildren, Gianna Amerosa and Isabella Sheehy. Larry is also survived by his siblings, Jane (George) Baltich, Howard (Anna) Howell Jr., and Gayle (Tom) Quackenbush. In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his sister, Marianne Trimble, and Michele M. Gowans, Elaine’s daughter.

 Family and friends will gather on his birthday, Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 3-5pm for a memorial service at the Clinton Funeral Home, 21 Parrott Street, Cold Spring, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude or Shriners Children’s hospitals, as Larry was dedicated to their missions.