Obituary of Elton C. Howland Jr.

Elton C. Howland Jr., a resident of Greenwich, New York, was born on April 14, 1955, in Albany, NY. He passed away on April 23, 2024.  Known for his smart and humble demeanor, Elton lived his life with a passion for understanding, empathy, and creativity.

Elton was a 1973 graduate from Greenwich Central School.  He achieved two associate degrees in applied science (Accounting) and in Arts (History) from Siena and Adirondack Community College as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History from Skidmore College.

He dedicated 35 years of his life to serving the people of New York as a State Auditor for New York State Insurance Fund, a role he retired from in 2015. His diligent work for the New York State Government was not only a testament to his intelligence but also his unwavering commitment to public service.

Elton was a man of many interests, the most notable being his love for researching history. This hobby stemmed from his unwavering curiosity and his creative approach to uncovering the past. His dedication to genealogical research led him to find his father's biological family and his mother’s roots in Ireland, a feat that demonstrated his tenacity and passion.  Above all, what mattered most to Elton was his family.

Elton is survived by his sister, Harriet Lubiniecki, and her husband Dr. Anthony Lubiniecki of West Chester, PA; his niece, Dr. Amelia Peterson and her husband James Davis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and his nephew, Sean Peterson of Pittsburgh, PA.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Elton Sr. and Edith Howland. A funeral service will be held in honor of Elton on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11:00 am at Flynn Bros, Inc., located at 80 Main Street, Greenwich, New York, 12834.

His interment will follow at 12:00 pm in Greenwich Cemetery, County Road 52, Greenwich, New York, 12834.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association at www.action.lung.org or American Heart Association at www.heart.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

We invite those who knew and loved Elton to share their memories and upload photos of him to his memorial page at www.flynnbrosinc.com.