Howard J. Schlang

Howard “Howie” Schlang of Plymouth MA passed away on January 11, 2024 after a brief illness.  Howie, beloved son of the late David and Betty Schlang, was born in Boston, grew up in Mattapan, MA and was a long-time resident of Randolph, MA.

Howie was a beloved husband of Ruthann for 51 years and a loving father to his daughter Dana and her husband Donal; his son Michael and his wife Melanie.  He was also a fun-loving Zadie (grandfather) to his four grandchildren Caleigh, Jacob, Adam, and Dylan.  Howie was a cherished brother to the late Burt Cooperstein and the late Judith Rothenberg.  Howie was also a proud uncle to Karen and her husband Steve; Amy and her husband Larry.

Howie was dedicated to his place of employment, the United States Postal Service in Brockton, MA, for 30 years and he took pride in assuming a leadership role in the American Postal Workers Union.

Howie loved to be in Cape Cod soaking up the sun and the saltwater especially with his family.  Howie was also an avid sports fan and he was an accurate free-throw shooter in his own right.  Howie will be remembered for many things but he will always be remembered as the ultimate family man.