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Monica Howard (nee Pastella), of Manayunk, passed away on May 17,2025 at the age of 77. She is the wife of Robert S. Howard, mother of Raeann Howard, Donnamarie Howard (Chris Lavala), Colleen Parisse (Nick). Grandmother of Liam Robert, Charles Joseph, Olivia Rae, Ella Elizabeth, expected Nico and the late Giovanni. Daughter of the late Dominick and Elizabeth (nee Rauscher) Pastella. Sister of Margie, Fay, Harry, Bernadette, and the late Bettyann, Louise, Stephen, Donnamarie, Kathleen, Mary, and Philomena. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and her cat, Jakey-boy.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday, May 29th beginning at 11:30 AM and service to follow at 1:45 at Koller Funeral Home. Interment is private.
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