Howard "Howie" Lorraine,72 of Utica, NY entered into rest on Monday July 15,2019 with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Utica, the son of the late Howard T. and Cora Yacobelli Lorraine and was a graduate of UFA high school.

In his early years he worked for Chicago Pnuematic until its closing. He then moved to Florida where he worked for his brother in law Northwood Body Shop in West Palm Beach as a well known auto body painter. He returned to Utica in 1982 and retired.

Howard is survived by his two sisters and their children; Dianne Viti and daughter Elena Brough, and husband David. Son Torre Viti;

Sister Susan Keniston and husband Bill and their daughter Michelle Keniston.

Brother in law Sal Viti who was forever there for him.

Also surviving are great nieces and nephews Frankie Cotrupe, Briella Brough, Sasha and Matteo Viti,

Special mention to his friend Frank Reginelli and his forever canine companions Duke and Rex.

Howard looked forward every spring to plant his vegetable garden and spent every hours working on it only to make it inside to watch Yankee games. He was fan like no other.

Howie Celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday July 19, 2019 at Christ Our Savior Chapel at Calvary Cemetery, Utica,NY( Upper Chapel).

Please consider donations to the Abraham House envelopes will be available at the Chapel. Howard's family would like to thank the caregivers from Hospice and the Abraham House.

Arrangements are under the guidance of John L Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY

To send an online message of sympathy: go to www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com