Howard "Buzzy" Rennell, 76

Howard Emerald “Buzzy” Rennell Jr. 76 of Pownal, VT. died Wednesday April 30, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.

Howard was born in North Adams, MA. on October 22, 1948 a son of the late Howard Emerald Rennell Sr. and Eleanor R. (Burdick) Rennell. He graduated from Charles McCann Vocational Technical High School with the class of 1966 where he was member of the automotive program.

Howard was employed as an Auto Body Specialist for several businesses in the area in earlier years he was co owner at R.R. Auto Body, Shapiro Chevrolet and Windsor Dodge, he then worked for 21 years for Taylor’s Body & Frame Repair and 22 years at McAndrews- King retiring in July of 2017. He had a longtime reputation as being one of best body men in the area.

Buzzy enjoyed bowling, horseshoeing spending time with his family and friends. He was a longtime camper at Shady Pines and Peppermint Park Campgrounds He was a very kind, loving and easy-going man.

His wife Cynthia (Pringle) Rennell whom he married February 14, 1986 died March 13, 2020. Survivors include his children Stephen Rennell (Julie) of Bennington, VT. Corrie Rennell- Hilchey (Chuck) of North Adams who was his devoted and loving caregiver. and Aaron Rennell (Jordan) of Clarksburg, MA. grandchildren Taylor Rennell, Calli Rennell, Christopher Hilchey (Vanessa), Bella Hilchey, Arianna Albano (Bryan), Austin Rahilly (Jordyn), Mason Rennell, Myles Rennell, Molly Rennell, Maddox Rennell, Maverick Rennell and Nevaeh Dane, great-grandchildren Callum Hilchey, Caillin Hilchey, Bentley Rahilly, Dawson Albano and Layne Rahilly. Howard also leaves behind sisters Teresa Rysz (Gerald) of Florida, MA. Beverly Kilbride of Bennington, VT. and brother Bryan Rennell (Marian) of Florida, MA, former wife Carole Foist of Pownal, VT. several nieces and nephews and his beloved cat Winston.

Calling Hours for Howard “Buzzy” Rennell will take place on Saturday May 3, 2025 from 4p.m. to 6p.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m. Private burial will take place at a later date at Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.