Howard Schaevitz

HOWARD A. SCHAEVITZ

Howard A. Schaevitz, a long-time resident of Edgewater Park, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 6th 2025. He is survived by his wife Gail (nee Ferretti), his sister Phyllis Howard of Chelmsford, MA, his 3 children: Harold G. Schaevitz of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Annette Niescior of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Tema Broadwater of New Freedom, PA, and his 7 grandchildren: Eva Isabel Schaevitz; David, Damian, and Nicholas Niescior; and Victoria, Avery, and Wynter Broadwater.

Howard Schaevitz was an Electrical Engineering graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1976, became chairman of Schaevitz Engineering of Pennsauken, New Jersey, a world-renowned maker of precision electronic measuring instruments founded by his father, Herman Schaevitz. He was also well known as Regional Director of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Classic Car Club of America. An avid collector of early 20th century Packard automobiles, Howard was regarded as an unrivaled expert in the field. Besides being an owner of prize-winning cars, he was also honored by being chosen as a judge at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Howard’s passion for elegance, art, precision, durability, craftsmanship, and romance can be seen in nearly all areas of his life. Howard applied these passions to the restorations of his automobiles and of his home, built in 1917. Every detail of Howard's restorations was carried out with respect to, and in honor of the methods, craftsmanship, and taste of the era. Howard made it a priority to help others with similar interests succeed in their endeavors to share music, art, history, and education with people all around the world.

Howard will be remembered by many not only for his life’s passions and the many ways in which they manifested themselves, but also for his extraordinary character, hearty smile, and deep love of his family and friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc., 2001 Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. A video of the service can be accessed by clicking on the memorial video link at the bottom of this page. The burial was at Memorial Cemetery in Beverly, NJ.

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