Howard Robert Klingenstein

Howard Robert (Howie) Klingenstein, a native of Boston’s West End, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 at age 82.

Howie is survived by his beloved wife Jacqueline (Renzi) Klingenstein. He was married for 41 years to Dorothy (Dottie) Klingenstein before her passing in 2005. Howie and Dottie raised five children in Quincy, Massachusetts - Leah (Klingenstein) Giunta and her husband Christopher of Quincy; Ben Klingenstein and his wife Nicol of Texas; John Klingenstein and his wife Jill of Franklin; David Klingenstein and his wife Janna Lentini of Quincy; and Rachel (Klingenstein) Healy and her husband Jonathan of Dorchester. He was affectionately known as “Pa” to his 11 grandchildren, Diana and her husband Christopher, Peter and his wife Linnea, Joshua and his wife Lauren, Sophia, Andrew, Mia, Bryce, Emma, Landon, Samantha, Adeline, and great-granddaughter Eliza. Howie was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin (Benno) and Edith Klingenstein, as well as cherished longtime family friend Dorothy (Dottie) Crovo.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the ceaseless kindness and support provided by caregivers Kellie and Jan, as well as the staff of Southwood at Norwell Nursing.

Howie worked for the MBTA for 25 years and was a member of Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. Following his first retirement, Howie enjoyed a second career of 32 years with the Boston Public Schools as a bus driver for students with special needs. An avid golfer and runner, Howie completed multiple marathons and enjoyed chess, handball, and sailing, with the trimaran being his boat of choice. One of Howie’s favorite pastimes was camping, spending countless summers in Maine with his friends, children, and grandchildren at Poland Spring Campground. Winters were spent enjoying the sunshine and golf courses of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather at Hamel-Lydon Chapel in Quincy, MA on Tuesday, September 2nd, beginning at 9:30 am. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, with graveside services immediately following at Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Shiva will be held on Wednesday, September 3 rd from 4-7pm at 40 Delano Avenue in Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Howie can be made to The Alzheimer's Association or The West End Museum.

For more information and online condolences, please visit Hamel-Lydon Chapel.