Robert Francis Howe, 77, a resident of Oswego, passed away Saturday, September 16th, at the Morningstar Care Center.

Mr. Howe was born in the Town of Van Buren, the son of the late Thomas and Pearl (Plopper) Howe. He grew up in Syracuse.

He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1959 - 1963.

Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of the C&M Restaurant in Pulaski. He had formerly worked, from 1964-1967, as a police officer in the city of Syracuse. He became a New York State Trooper in 1968, and served with the NYS Police in that capacity until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Murphy) Howe of Oswego; five children, Sandra (Paul) Kunzwiler of Oswego, Michael (Michelle) Guarasce of Lacona, Tim (Michele) Howe of Webster, Thomas (Amy) Guarasce of Sandy Creek, and Laurie (Patrick) McNulty of Charleston, SC; his former wife, Dorothy Howe; 14 grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, Alec, Jennifer, Christine, Anthony, McKenna, Gabby, Matthew, TJ, Lindsey, Brendon, Luke, and Alexandra; and a great-grandchild, Kinley.

He was predeceased by a son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Sherry Howe.

At his request, there are no calling hours or services.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the Morningstar Care Center Activities Department, 17 Sunrise Drive, Oswego, NY 13126.

Arrangements are in care of the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Oswego.