1924
2012
Howard R. Bain, Sr., 88, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday November 3, 2012 at home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a US Navy Veteran of WW II. As a salesman, he worked for Booth Fisheries and Bill Rapp Pontiac before retiring. Mr. Bain was a longtime member of the Onondaga Harness Horseman's Association and the US Trotters Association. He was predeceased by a son, Howard Jr., 2 sisters, Elsie and Miriam and a brother, David.
He is survived by 3 sons; Jeffrey, of Omaha, NE, Brian (Patricia), of Camillus and Gary (Claudia), of Ft. Worth, TX, daughter-in-law; Carm Bain, of Solvay, 9 grandchildren; Corey, Matt, Scott, Patrick, Melanie, Vanessa, Amanda, Alex and Andrew, 2 brothers; John, of Pittsburgh, PA and Harvey, Jr. (Barbara), of Monroeville, PA and many nieces, nephews and friends from the equine community.
Funeral services and burial in Onondaga County Veteran's Memorial Cemetery is private. There are no calling hours. BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, has care of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Syracuse VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com.
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December 1, 2012
Elaine Labrocca
To my cousins: I am so sorry for the loss of your father, who has always been there to listen to you. He was a friend to my father. And i personally will always remember his smile! Cherish the memories of the good times.
November 8, 2012
Onondaga Harness Horsemens Association
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to Howard's family. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask anyone of us. RIP Howard
November 8, 2012
I'am saddened by the passing of Howard. I'll always remember the good times we had, the lessons he tried to teach me, and the road trips to the horse races. My sympathies are with his family. Ed Peron (Shoes) Syracuse,NY
November 8, 2012
To the Bain Family - We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Howard. God be with you all right now and feel His comfort. We are thinking of you.
Love Always - Beth (Brunner) Crutchfield and Linda (Brunner) Elabassi - (Elsie's daughters)
November 7, 2012
Colleen Charette
My thoughts and Prayers goes out to Howards family. I've known Howard for over 30 all of it around the horses. RIP my friend.
November 7, 2012
Sharon Doyle
To the Bain family -- Morgan and I were Howard's next door neighbors on Coventry Road North for ten years. He was a good neighbor and was part of many happy memories of that neighborhood. We extend sincere condolences on his passing.
With deepest sympathy,
Sharon Doyle, Atlanta, GA
November 6, 2012
mike hunter
RIP my friend
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