Gregory Howard, 46, of Colts Neck, passed away Wednesday surrounded by his family.

Gregory was born in Orange and raised in West Caldwell. Gregory graduated from James Caldwell High School then would go on to Monmouth University where he also played football. He would take his first job as a High School teacher at Long Branch High School but would ultimately leave to pursue a career in sales. He would work his way up to Director of Sales at Acronis.

Gregory would marry the love of his life, Lauren, in 2005 and would settle in Colts Neck in 2007 to raise his young family. Gregory enjoyed coaching his son's football team, camping, his dogs Frankie Doodles and Maggie May, and most importantly spending time with his family.

Gregory is predeceased by his father Michael Howard.

Gregory is survived by his loving wife Lauren Howard; his children Christian and Brooke; his mother Diane Howard; his siblings Debra Dipalantino and Michael Howard; his aunts Maureen Sadeik and Joyce Sharp; his mother-in-law Marybeth Greaux; his brother-in-law Bill Geaux and his wife Caitlin; and his nephew and niece William and Abigail.

A memorial mass will be offered Monday, July 24 ^th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's RC Church, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Arrangements have been entrusted to Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733.

To leave a message of condolence or to share a favorite memory please visit Gregory's page at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com .