Howard and I were great friends since the sixties.I have a fun story to share.He was one of the Newton Centre boys that hung out together all the time.,see below.
Recent years we would talk about the books we read.,religion and always reminiscence about the old days.He was smart but very stubborn  and loyal to his friends.

Howard and his Newton Centre buddies decided to go on a cruise.They took Mr.Duncklee's yacht that was moored in Marblehead Harbor and motored on down to Marshfield. They partied with their friends for 3 days .Parents frantic,his Dad calledCoast Guard and found them.Just one of many memories I wanted to share.