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Joseph Howley Obituary

Joseph Howley, Col, USAF (Ret) died on July 2, 2009 in Colorado Springs. He was born on July 20, 1925 in Pittsburgh PA to the late John and Frances Howley. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Catherine Duffy Howley, sons John and Joseph and by three brothers and a sister. He is survived by daughters Susan Bell, Patricia Howley, Mary Jo Nichols and husband John; grandsons Alex Bell and wife Natasha; Michael Risinger, granddaughters Angela Bell, Kaitlin Luttrell and great granddaughters Madison and Morgan Bell. Viewing will be held on July 8, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Filmore Street. A Requiem Mass will be said at Sacred Heart Church, 2030 W. Colorado Avenue at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2009, followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Marion House.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2009.

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Sr. Louise Grundish

July 10, 2009

Please accept my sympathy and prayers. It has been years since I have been in touch with any of the Howley's, but know both Joe and Mary Catherine though out my early teen age years. You will be in my prayers.
Sister Louise Grundish (cousin of the Charles A. Duffy's family)

Charles O'Leary

July 9, 2009

With my deepest sympathy to Joseph Howley's children and grandchildren. Joe and I were classmates together at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh (Class of 1943). He had that Irish wit and personality. It is said when an Irishman dies, God needs another angel in heaven. He will be missed. God bless him and your family.

Sincerely,

Gretchen Brule

July 9, 2009

My Condolences to the family, Col. Howley gave me away at my wedding... I will never forget him, my stand in father for the day... He was a wonderful man.

Gretchen Howley Brule

July 9, 2009

Sue, Patti, Mary Jo, and families . . . Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.

Love, John and Kathy . . . Tomahawk, WI

Kenney Wallace

July 7, 2009

I send my condolences to the entire family, especially Alex, Sue, Patty and Mary Joe. Mr Howley was a very honorable man and will be missed by many.

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