Robert Martin Howard

May 19, 1952 - March 8, 2020

Gansevoort, NY Mr. Robert Martin Howard, of Gansevoort, NY passed away of natural causes on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He died on a beautiful sunny day, outside, surrounded by loved ones. Robert was 67 years old. Mr. Howard was born May 19, 1952 in Bronx, NY. He was the son of the late John and Della (Crowley) Howard. He grew up in Putnam Lake, NY and later moved to the greater Saratoga region in 1985. Robert, whose friends called him Bob was a retired NYS Corrections Officer. He enjoyed the outdoors, supporting charitable endeavors, traveling and most importantly all things family. Robert was a devout Catholic, and a parishioner of St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs, NY. Mr. Howard is survived by his sons, Michael M. Howard of Ft. Benning, GA, and Shawn T. Howard, daughter-in-law Andrea and his adored grandson Wyatt of Saratoga Springs, NY, beloved former wife and best friend Jill Howard of Gansevoort, NY, recently united daughter Alycia Rose and granddaughter Skylar of Port St. Lucie, Florida, sister Marie Bennett of Katy, TX, brother John Howard of Poughquag, NY, brother Gerard Howard of Fayetteville, TX, cousin Claire Mulvihill of Bronx, NY, numerous nephews, nieces and extended family; Robert was predeceased by siblings, Kathleen, Kevin and Stephen Howard. A funeral mass will be celebrated on March 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs, NY. Mr. Howard, a proud veteran, will be laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery following the mass. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 16, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Memorial contributions may be made to a foundation being created in Mr. Howard’s name which will provide life saving cardiac support in needed locations. Those wishing to support this cause can visit the GoFundMe page: gf.me/u/xq35w7 Arrangements by Marra Funeral Home