Howard J. Mann

Obituary of Howard J. Mann Howard J. Mann, 82, a lifelong Rhinebeck resident, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Baptist Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY. Born on February 16, 1939, in Rhinebeck, NY, he was the son of the late Austin and Catherine (Casey) Mann. For decades, Howard worked as the manager of Kilmer's IGA in Rhinebeck, NY. He was a former parishioner at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rhinebeck. An avid baseball fan and player, Howard was an accomplished second baseman and pitcher. He played competitively in leagues and tournaments throughout the Hudson Valley and in New England into his mid-seventies. In 1961, he was honored as the Mid-Hudson Valley Sportsman of the Year. In 1989, Howard was also a inducted into the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame and was a 2009 inductee of the Tri- State Baseball Hall of Fame. He also was generous with his baseball knowledge and time, and served as the Rhinebeck High School JV Baseball Coach and was lifelong avid NY Mets fan. He also was a fan of the Hudson Valley Renegades and throughout the first pitch when he was honored at one of their games. He enjoyed going to HV Renegades games with his family and buddy "Yogi". ...[more]

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addition to baseball, Howard also played softball in the Red Hook over 40 league for many years. Howard also was accomplished as a basketball player, and played for Rhinebeck Alumni teams for many years, as they played charity games against the Harlem Wizards and played "Donkey" Basketball. He enjoyed going to Broadway shows and was a supporter of the Rhinebeck Theater with his good friend Rita Jean. For decades Howard was a resident of South Street in Rhinebeck, and was active in help local stray that have been left behind- including Opie and Mr. Rabbit to name a few. Howard is survived by his nephews, who was like a father figure to them, they include Thomas (Denise Coon-Mann) Mann of Milan, NY, Michael (Mary Ellen) Mann of Tivoli, NY, and Douglas Mann of Goose Creek, SC. He is also survived by his sister in law Beverly Mann of Red Hook, NY; his great nieces and nephews, Austin, Samara, Olivia, Ryan, Dustin, & Caitlin Mann; along with numerous cousins in the Rhinebeck area, extended family, teammates, colleagues, and friends., A brother, Austin "Tom" Mann, predeceased him. Graveside service will interment will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rhinecliff, NY. Fr. Douglas Crawford will officiate. The Mann family wishes to thank Karen Zoebel and all of the caring staff at the Baptist Home for their warmth and caring. Memorial donations may be made in Howard's memory to the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame Association, Inc. or to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com. To plant a tree in memory of Howard Mann, please visit Tribute Store To read the full obituary, please click here: https://burnett-white.com/tribute/details/3547/Howard-Mann/obituary.html#tribute-start