Howard Rittner

Birth date: May 19, 1933 Death date: Aug 29, 2022

Howard George “Tex” Rittner died on August 29, 2022 in Delray Beach, FL. He was 89. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Rittner, of Andover, MA, his stepchildren, Larry Howard of Boynton Beach, FL, Leslie Howard of Las Vegas, NV, Read Obituary

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Leslie Howard

115w ago

I'm continuing missing Howie and still crying as his loss is so deep. He was so fabulous in every area that you could think. He had the strongest hugs, loved by everyone and generous. He had the greatest attitude in life. Smart, sweet, funny and a joy to be around. Though living in another state and wish we could have seen each other more during the years. I have great memories and plenty of photos through the years. In 1967 during my mom and Howie's honeymoon he paid $10.00 for a gorgeous cover for a bathing suit, that was so expensive and I still have it and love it as much. One of many fond memories. He certainly made his mark on this earth. Pictures around my home for me to enjoy memories.

Marilyn E Kozin

143w ago

Though our paths crossed many times, we finally met at a rehearsal in my community where Tex played the clarinet and I sang. Tex and I shared many things in common, one of which was the love of music. An outstanding musician and loved by many friends, Tex was a kind, generous and funny guy. The 14 years we shared were beautiful, filled with love and laughter. Tex never said goodbye. Instead it was "carry on my woman!" Yes, I'm doing exactly that. I miss him terribly but will hold him in my heart forever.

Love your woman,
Marilyn Kozin

Marilyn E Kozin

143w ago

I met Tex (Howard Rittner) at a community rehearsal in Boynton Beach, Fl. where he played the clarinet and I sang. That was 14 years ago and we were together ever since. Those years with Tex were filled with joy and laughter. A kind, loving and generous man, always had a beautiful smile and made me very happy. We both shared many things in common, one of which was the love of music. I miss him terribly, but will always hear his voice telling me "carry on my woman!" Yes, that's just what I intend to do.
Love you forever, your woman Marilyn Kozin

Brian Rittner

157w ago

I wanted to express a few words about my uncle Howie. (My father-Calvin’s brother). I always felt close to him and will miss him greatly.
I’ll never forget the way he told jokes and made me and all of us hysterical. He could really command the room. I remember playing tennis with him years ago, and how good a tennis player he was. I also always remember meeting him for many years at the Indian casino in Ct. and having lunch, or going to Jai Alai in Florida when we used to visit. He would chart out all the Jai Alai results for years past and had a system for betting.

Lately, even though I hadn’t seen him much (tough for me physically to get to FL), I felt closer to him because we started exchanging emails more frequently. We talked about similar health problems - (i.e... we both had prostate surgery-), always giving me suggestions of different meds to try for different ailments. We would talk about sports all the time.
Also, I bought a Korg electric piano, after seeing his in his condo. Years ago, he made a recording of Beatles songs on his wind synthesizer instrument and sent me a CD. I learned a few of the songs on my electric piano and would play along with his CD. I still do this to this day. He was an awesome musician. He would sometimes play for us when we visited him in Del Ray Beach.

Anyway, it’s just so weird to think he’s not around anymore. When I heard he was just recently in the hospital, I sent him an email wishing for his speedy recovery. I didn’t realize how serious his health situation was.

He will be greatly missed.

Love,
Brian Rittner

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