Cornelius Howe
April 20, 1932 - August 04, 2014
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Cornelius "Neal" S. Howe Cornelius "Neal" S. Howe, 82, passed away August 4, 2014 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born April 20, 1932 to Cornelius and Marie (Flynn) Howe in Indianapolis, IN. The youngest of four boys, he served honorably in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Marian College, now known as Marian University. On August 24 , 1957 he married his beloved Gloria A. Yane in Cleveland, OH, which began their 56 year romance. Neal was a devoted and loving husband and lost his closest and best friend in Gloria when she passed away on January 2 of this year. If it can be said that you can die from a broken heart, then this is truly what happened to Neal. Neal had a distinguished 20+ year career in the Life Insurance industry earning the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and served as President of the Indiana Chapter of Life Underwriters. Following his distinguished career in the Life Insurance business Neal changed careers and entered the printing industry working until his 80th birthday at Priority Press in Speedway, IN. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Indianapolis Indians for 13 years. He was President of Marian College (University) National Alumni Association and Chairman of the National Fund Drive. Neal was also a member of the Jaycees and recipient of the SPOKE award. He was a parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church for 49 years and was active in the parish having served on the Parish Council and volunteered to count money. Neal was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Neal is preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria and twin brothers, Louis and Clarence. He is survived by his son, Neal (Carol); grandchildren, Lauren and Austin of New Canaan, CT; brother, Ed (Juanita) Howe; sister in laws, Sally Hren and Patricia (Joe) Mackey; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 4 pm - 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 8 at 10 am in St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3354 W. 30th St, Indianapolis, IN. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved Gloria. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Guardian Angel Guild, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 or Marian University, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997.
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Edward and Denise Howe
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Uncle Neal will be missed. He and Aunt Gloria were such an inspiration to both of us. They always had a kind word and caring heart. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Eddie and Denise
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Ed Elrod
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Neal, I send my condolences from Florida. I remember with fond affection when your father and I drove to Cleveland to visit some of your relatives some 60 years ago. I have fond memories of many days together in the insurance business. I didn't realize your mother had passed, also, so please accept my belated condolences on her passing.
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Letoya Weinert
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It breaks my heart to lose such a friend and neighbor as Neal. Our family neighborhood will not be the same with both him and Gloria gone. But it is deeply comforting to think of the two of them together again, as they were meant to be! They mentored compassion, caring, volunteerism, determination and happiness each and every day. Whenever I step outside my home, my eyes instantly seek him out at our property line, picking up walnuts and sticks and standing by to say "Hello" or "Have a great day!" Home will never be the same without the Howes next door. Neal, my true friend, you will be enormously missed. Tears and ((Hugs)) Letoya Weinert
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Steve Shockley
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Neal - Our sympathies to you and your family. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Peace, Steve and Cheryl Shockley
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russelltennis7220@comcast.net
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Neal and I attended Marian College together. We were members of a group of veterans (I was a Korean veteran) who were furthering our educations after military service. We hung out at school and socialized after school. We were walking down the hall one day and he said, Harry, I am a little afraid I wont make it after I graduate. I said, "Neal, from what I know of you, you will be a success in anything you do." I was right. He was a successful businessman but more importantly, he was a successful, Catholic husband, father, and gentleman.
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Margie Stout
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Neal was such a wonderful, kind, thoughtful and sincere man who blessed my life for many years. My husband, daughter and I send our most sincere condolences to the family.