Obituary of Oliver C. Howarth

South Plainfield - Oliver C. Howarth, 54, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 27, 2016 at home. Born in South Amboy, Oliver was raised in Scotch Plains and settled to South Plainfield in 1988. Along with his family, Oliver operated the Oliver A. Howarth and Sons Paving in Scotch Plains. A passionate Elvis fan, Oliver enjoyed working and spending time with his family. He will be remembered by his sense of humor and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Predeceased by his sister, Lorraine Howarth; surviving are his wife, Cynthia (Zampella); son, Oliver A. Howarth, both of South Plainfield; parents, Oliver A. and Dorothy Howarth and brother, Charles Howarth all of Scotch Plains. Also surviving are numerous extended loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 8:15AM at McCriskin - Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield NJ 07080 followed by a 9:30AM funeral mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle RC Church, Scotch Plains. Entombment will follow in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge. Family and friends may attend visitation on Wednesday from 4-8PM in the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers donations for Oliver's family would be appreciated.