OBITUARY
Arnold C Howard
4/22/1927 – 8/8/2026
Arnold C. Howard (99)
Retired NYPD Captain, Queens Detective Unit long-time resident of Wantagh, passed away peacefully at home, with his daughter by his side, Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Arnold proudly served in WWII.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents Arnold & Holda Howard, sisters Elizabeth Ahearn & Irene Howard, son Arnold C. Howard II and his beloved wife Carolyn.
Survived by his daughter LeeAnn Ericson, stepdaughters Susan Pannullo & Deborah Hesse, 6 grandchildren & 6 great-granddaughters, niece Dianne Windt and nephews Robert & Paul Ahearn.
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In lieu of flowers, donations to the NYC Police Foundation will be appreciated.
VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Bellmore Funeral Home
2340 Jerusalem Ave
N Bellmore, New York 11710
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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Bellmore Funeral Home
2340 Jerusalem Ave
N Bellmore, New York 11710
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RELIGIOUS SERVICE AT FUNERAL HOME
7:30 pm
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Bellmore Funeral Home
2340 Jerusalem Ave
N Bellmore, New York 11710
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FINAL RESTING PLACE
Friday, August 14, 2026
Long Island National Cemetery
2040 Wellwood Avenue
Farmingdale, New York 11735
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