BISCHOFF, HOWARD J. “HOWIE” on September 22, 2014, at 58 years old, of Jackson Twp., NJ, formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Retired Lt. with the FDNY. Beloved husband of Sheri (nee Delile). Loving father of Christian and Lindsey. Dear son of the late Peggy and Ray. Beloved brother of Loretta (Ata), Raymond (Earleen), John (Lecia), Martin, Gloria (John) and the late Edna. Beloved son-in-law of Louise and Artie Magnani and Rick and Jean Delile. Loving brother-in-law of Laurie (Joey), Tammy (Anthony), Stacey (Brian), Desiree (Artie), Melissa (Russell), Rich and Chris. Beloved uncle of Heather, Brad, Jared, Raymond Quinn, Justin, Aaron, Jessica, Alfred, Micaela, Anthony, Connor, Aidan, Logan, Stasia, Katia (his treasured goddaughter), Natalia, James and Maddy. Visiting Friday, September 26, 2014, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527. Funeral gathering 9:30 AM Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Church, Jackson, NJ. Private cremation to follow. For directions, further information, or to send condolence messages to the family, please visit www.hasslerfuneralhome.com.