Obituary: Joseph Howard, 87, of Clinton

Joseph Howard, 87, of Clinton, loving husband of (Sondra Michael deceased) and D. Jeane Jarusik passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016. Born on October 22, 1928, Mr. Howard is the son of the late (John and Sarah Howard ).

He leaves behind daughters, Sharon Turlis, Karon Howard, Susan Campbell and son Michael Howard, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His home lodge was Siloam Lodge's acquiring his Degree of Master Mason on January 2, 1980; District Deputy of Masonic District 7B for three years: 1989, 1990, and 1991; He served as the Grand Master of Masons in CT in 2004. Other Masonic bodies included Burning Bush Chapter, No. 29, Royal Arch Mason, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Columbia Council No. 9 ; Sir Knight, and is a member of Cyrene Commandery No. 8 where he is a Past Eminent Commander and an officer in the Grand Commandery. He was also president of the Sphinx Temple Ritual Caste, a member of the York Rite College No. 17, the Order of Amaranth, Nutmeg order of Sword of Bunker Hill, and Senior Knight of Mohawk Council No. 28, Knight Masons of U.S.A., and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. Joseph was a member of three lodges: Estuary No. 43 in Old Saybrook; Ansantawae No. 89 in Milford; and Coastal No. 57 out of Stonington. He was also an active member of the Sojourners, New London Chapter.

As a faithful Episcopalian, he served as served as Co-Superintendent of the Church School, leader of an adult education class, Vestry member, Licensed Lay-Reader and Chalice Bearer, Delegate to the Diocesan Convention, Representative to the Bridgeport Deanery, Executive Board Member of the Greater Bridgeport Council of Churches, and Chairman of the Diocesan Lay-Readers Committee.

After retirement from the U.S. Postal Service he enjoyed traveling, playing golf and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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