Howard "Howie" Krantz, 67, passed away on November 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his daughters. He was born in Wilmington, DE son of Annette (Maffucci) Krantz of West Hartford and the late Arthur Krantz. Prior to retirement, he worked for the City of Hartford as a Firefighter and Public Works. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam era. He is survived by 3 daughters, Joy, Katie, Jill and their mother Patricia Meade, his brother William & wife Betsy Krantz of Maine, 8 precious grandchildren, and a large and loving family. Memorial service, November 22, 2014 at 10AM, Holy Trinity Church, 53 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Donations: Wounded Warriors or Holy Trinity Church. To share a memory, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.