Angeline Mary (Duva) Howe

Angeline Mary (Duva) Howe, 100, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Franciscan Villas surrounded by her loving family. Angeline was born in Fayetteville, NY, on November 28, 1924. Growing up, she spent her childhood on her family’s farm on Taft Road in Liverpool with her five sisters and two brothers. Angie fondly remembered life on the farm, where her parents, the late Luca and Maria Rosa (Santangelo) Duva, raised a variety of vegetables. She attended a two-room schoolhouse named Waterbury and later attended Liverpool High School where she graduated in 1942. Angie began her career as a stenographer, first working for the Amos Company, then Syracuse Supply, followed by Air Cooled Motors and later for the North Syracuse Central School District. In 1952, she married Edward Howe, with whom she shared sixty years of joyful marriage. Together, they raised four children in Cicero, and were both deeply involved in their community. Angeline and Edward were founding members of the Cicero Senior Center and were honored at its 30th anniversary for their dedication. She worked to preserve the historic Stone Arabia School and was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society at Sacred Heart Church. Angie’s love of reading led her to volunteer for many years at the Cicero Free Library, inspiring a passion for books in her children and grandchildren. In retirement, Angie and Edward enjoyed traveling to and made many friends in Florida. Angie’s positive attitude and warm smile touched everyone she met. Angeline was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 2011, and her siblings, Joseph, Peter, Mary, Lucy, Isabelle, Rosemary, and Victoria. Angeline is survived by her four children, Kathryn (Daniel) Ruscitto, Edward (Ann) Howe, Michael (Tracey) Howe, and Patrick Howe and Kathy Valentino; as well as her grandchildren, Erin (Zaki) Badaway, Shannon (Daniel) McMullen, Adam (Kristin) Howe, Elizabeth Ruscitto, Corey (Tanya) Howe, Jessalyn (Jimmy) Walker, and Brianne (Ryan) Wall; her eight great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Howe family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Sisters of St. Francis and the PACE Team for their support in recent years. A special thank you goes to Angie’s dear friend, Rose Parry, for her unwavering friendship. A funeral mass in celebration of Angeline’s life will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in Sacred Heart Church, Cicero. Burial will follow in North Syracuse Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Anna’s Pantry at Sacred Heart Church, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, or the PACE Program in North Syracuse. Angeline’s legacy of kindness, community service, and love of learning will live on in all who knew her.

Angeline Mary (Duva) Howe

November 28, 1924 - September 5, 2025