Elaine Sirgany Howar passed away on February 4, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 89. She leaves her daughter, Cynthia Howar, grandchildren Nicholas Trutanic, Jonathan Howar, Alysha Howar Krupp (Max), Christopher Howar, Alexander Howar, Bianca Howar, Brandon Howar, Nathan Howar-Montpetit and Anna Brown Stevens. Elaine also leaves her long-time love and lifetime companion John O’Connor and his loving children (Jay, Jeannie, Kathleen, Gary, Lisa, Sharon and Marc). She was predeceased by her children Caron Howar Brown, Raymond J. Howar, Jr. and Alan Howar and her ex-husband, Raymond J. Howar.
Born in 1930 in Atlantic City, New Jersey Elaine was the belle of every ball, a Martha Stewart before Martha Stewart. She loved to entertain, dance and share her love of life with her friends and extended family. Elaine was an avid tennis player, fisherman, flower designer and a master bridge player. Her dinner parties were legendary and full of music and laughter. Her creativity and enthusiasm for life was infectious and she was the best of friends to her peers. Elaine will be sorely missed by her friends and family.
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Cynthia and family we were saddened to learn about your Mom’s passing. Remembering your family in heartfelt prayer, thoughts of sympathy and hope it helps to know that others care and share your loss.
Cindy, Your Mother will live on within you for a lifetime and through her grandchildren. I enjoyed the many times that I spent with the family. Elaine was full of live and opened her home to all who knew her. She was always gracious. I am sorry for your loss and her Memory will remain Eternal. Leila Ayoub
Elaine, will be forever in my heart-