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Howard Klos
Howard Klos of Bellmore dies.
Howard Klos of Bellmore, a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died on Monday, July 12, with his family by his side. He was 84.
He was the husband of Eleanor (Clines) Klos, whom he married on November 3, 1951.
His greatest pleasure in life was seeing his family members smile. He was a hardworking, family-centered man who always made sure he could provide for his family. He enjoyed walks on the beach with his wife, and family vacations to places such as Disney World. He loved seeing his grandchildren laugh and play, and in his later years he devoted most of his free time to them.
Born in Brooklyn, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Vetter) Klos, he grew up there.
In his youth he enjoyed playing sports, and throughout his life he enjoyed watching all forms of professional sports, and singing.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He earned a Victory Medal, an American Theater Medal, a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, and an Asiatic Pacific Medal with four stars.
He worked for the Town of Hempstead at Greenfield Cemetery.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Eileen Shaw and her husband James of Islip; Geneen Kudler and her husband Evan of Phoenix, Arizona; Dean Klos of Virginia; and Larane Klos of Bellmore.
He is survived by 10 grandchildren: Darren Shaw, Kendra Gould, Jesse Shaw, Bradley Kudler, Jarrett Kudler, Lindsay Klos, Serena Klos, Rachael Scimeca, Marisa Scimeca and Nicholas Scimeca. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Hailey Gould, James Gould, and Cole Sweezy; one niece, Gail Ament; and two nephews, Richard Ament and Christopher Clines.
He was predeceased by his brother, Nicholas Klos, and his sister, Marion (Klos) Ament.
A Funeral Mass was held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Interment with military honors was at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
