Dane J. Howard

GUILDERLAND- Dane Joseph Howard entered into Eternal peace on June 20th, 2026 after a long illness with his family at his side. Dane was born in 1964 in Oceanside NY to proud parents Joseph and Lorraine Howard both deceased. Dane grew up in Guilderland NY and graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1982. 

He was employed at Central Plumbing and Heating Supply for over 30 years in which he developed a strong skill set of the industry and applied his knowledge to help family and many friends. Dane was a musician who learned to play the drums at the young age of 6 and matured into a devoted Rock music enthusiast who always loved to share his passion for talented musicians and bands with everyone. 

Above all Dane will be remembered for the profound love that he had for his family, his tremendous loving heart and a unique politeness that he showed to everybody. 

Dane is survived by his brother Darren (Michelle), sister Christine, niece Kaylee, nephew Nicholas and distant son Ryan who Dane prayed for relentlessly. Uncle Bob Jablonski (Celina), cousins Dawn, Tammy and Frankie Boroslowski. The cherished Casey family, Uncle Mike, Aunt Donna, Michael, Kevin, Jeffrey and Jill.

Services are private.

Memorial contributions can be made in Dane’s memory to the Animal Protective Foundation and are sincerely appreciated.