Obituary of Lee "Danny" Howard

Lee "Danny" Howard of Wharton, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 79 years old. Danny was born on January 26, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Howard was a licensed electrician with Local IBEW Union in New York City for many years before retiring. Danny enjoyed sailing and fixing antique cars. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962. He was stationed on the USS Des Moines during the Lebanon Crisis. Danny was also very proud of the fact that each year he would maintain the graves of deceased veterans at St. Mary's Cemetery in Wharton and at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Twp. Danny is survived by Joan Howard and many additional extended relatives and dear friends Danny's Life Celebration will include a Graveside Service on Wednesday February 5th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Twp., NJ. Family & Friends are invited to meet directly at the Cemetery. All services are entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. For memorial donations, please consider the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org