HOWARD - John Age 61, passed away peacefully in his home, in Hamburg, on May 26, 2022. Born in Buffalo, to Jeremiah J. and Dorothy S. Howard. He is survived by his sister, Lynn Davis (Peter), of East Aurora; nephews, Jason Davis, of Elma and Alex Davis, of Buffalo; cousins, Jane Beaudoin, of Arcade, and Elizabeth Schumacher, of West Falls; other extended relatives and the friends who all loved him. A former resident of Elma and Buffalo, John graduated from Iroquois High School in 1978. Attendee of E.C.C. and owner of Blue Goose Cafe and Catering, John had an avid love of life and all things fun. With a creative spirit he enjoyed art and design, gardening and making things beautiful, travel, dancing, golfing, cooking, baking and feeding people. Always willing to help others and quick to laugh, his sense of humor and joie de vivre will be sorely missed. His remaining family and friends will memorialize him privately. He will be put to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery with his beloved mother. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com