Howard Montgomery

Howard W. Montgomery, age 85, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on May 25, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Howard W. and Emma Montgomery (nee Farrow).

Howard had been employed as a Ballistics Detective for the Philadelphia Police Department.  He then became Head of Ballistics for the Delaware County Crime Lab from its inception as part of Delaware County law enforcement and then its subsequent takeover by the Pennsylvania State Police before his retirement approximately 20 years ago.

Howard enjoyed repairing and restoring clocks and watches, going to flea markets and antiquing.

Howard was predeceased by his beloved wife, Catherine Montgomery (nee Kilday).  He is survived by his children Robert Montgomery (Nancy), Susanna Reilly, James Montgomery (Kari-Jeanne) and Catherine McCaffrey (Paul).  He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren Jennifer Reilly, Kevin Montgomery, Colleen Marra (Chris), Matthew Montgomery, Megan Brody (Dylan), Jarod McCaffrey and James (Jamie) Montgomery and his 5 great-grandchildren Raiann Hawes, Xavier Hawes, Anthony Marra, Margaret (Maggie) Marra and Rose Marie (Rosie) Brody.

Services and interment are private due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 would be appreciated.