Timothy James Howell

April 21, 1970 - December 11, 2021

Timothy James Howell, 51, of Great Kills passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lavalette, New Jersey on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, attending Monsignor Farrell High School and earning his BS in Business from St. John's University. Tim loved his job as Regional Claims Manager at MLMIC, recently earning his CPCU and AIC licenses. Tim was a devoted husband to his wife and best friend of 7 years, Michelle Venito. Tim and Michelle had known each other for many years before they began dating in 2010. They loved spending time together especially by the shore in Jersey or sitting home watching their favorite programs. Tim is survived by his mother, Susanne Howell (nee Hines)(Dennis Texiera), his father Frank Howell, Sr. (Maureen), his siblings, Frank Jr. and Gregory. He was a loving uncle to Ryan, Breanna (fiance Ray), Avery and Harper. He was also survived by his cousin and close friend, Thomas Walsh(Christina), his brother-in-law and friend, Thomas Venito (Nicole) and his many aunts, uncles, cousins, step sisters and friends. On a beautiful day, you could find him on the golf course or enjoying a beer at Joyce's tavern with his long time friends, the O'Toole family, Steve, Danny, Gregg and his brother Frankie. He loved making people laugh and was affectionately known as ''T-Bone''. Tim was an avid sports fan, especially the Giants, Rangers, Mets and Ohio State. Tim passed doing what he loved, watching college football and grilling at his beach home with his family. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday at St Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308. Arrangements include Private Cremation. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com