Obituary of Harry B. Howitt

On May 21, 2012, Harry Backus Howitt passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Harry lived a life characterized by multiple interests, ranging from family to his community, country, and employers. Harry volunteered for over a half-century at the West Henrietta Fire Department. He held important volunteer roles with the Boy Scouts of America, Rush-Henrietta Athletic association, Pittsford Ambulance Service, and the Monroe County Fair Board of Directors. Photography was a lifetime passion, and he greatly enjoyed assisting on the Pittsford Mendon High School championship soccer team. He served at Great Lakes Naval Station in WW II. Educated at Rochester Business Institute and RIT, he rose to become Director of Personnel Administration at Ritter Dental Company, which then became part of Sybron. Subsequently he served the Pittsford School System until retirement. Harry ‘s beloved wife Helen passed away in 2006. They had been married for 65 years. Harry is survived by daughter Ruth VanDerLinden in Hemlock, son Bob in Denville, New Jersey, and sons Harry Paul and David, both in San Antonio, plus multiple grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. In accordance with Harry’s wishes, there will be no public service. Donations may be made to the West Henrietta Fire Department. Home West Henrietta, New York Birthplace Rochester, NY Donations West Henrietta Fire Department 774 Erie Station Road West Henrietta, NY 14586