Obituary written by Howard’s loving wife, Barbara. ​

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Howard Charles Trueger passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 after being in hospice care. 

Howard was born on June 16, 1945. He always prided himself on being a “Bloom’s Day Baby!” Howard played hard and worked hard. He was a romantic, devoted husband to me for 56 years of marriage. We met at the University of Pittsburgh where he was an active member of Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity. He then earned his law degree at Seton Hall University – where he was on Law Review and Chairman of Appellate Moot Court. Howard practiced law for twenty-five years, having established his own law firm; then worked for Flintlock Construction Company until his retirement.

Howard was a voracious reader, often quoting authors’ words during conversations. Howard loved sports, was a lifeguard at the New Jersey shore, and actively played football and lacrosse both in high school and college. On weekends he was a devoted TV college and professional football fan. We raced our sailboat, “Sweet Witch,” winning many trophies, ultimately first place of the “40 Class Nationals.”

Howard loved to have fun, tell jokes, explore restaurants, and spend time with friends. A music aficionado, for many years we held season tickets to the New York Philharmonic, as well as Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Howard leaves behind his loving and dedicated wife; children: Debra Maddow (Charles), Noah (Kari), and Seth (Carly); grandchildren: Pacey, Juliet, Ethan, Chester, and Shep.
Please feel welcome joining our family in celebrating Howard’s life of 80 years at a graveside funeral at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin, New Jersey next Sunday, March 1st at 11:00 AM.
Our family will be sitting shiva (welcoming friends and family) from 1:00-5:00 PM on Sunday, March 1st and from 1:00-3:00 PM on Monday, March 2nd. The location is in our building’s Amenities Room in (put Liberty Towers in your GPS) Jersey City 07302. Please park in the building garage and have the concierge validate your ticket.

In lieu of flowers donate to either:
Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Or 
Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care
1900 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076