Howard, Nelson L., age 56 of Fort Lee, NJ passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2011. Nelson worked at Bell Altantic for over 20 years and was self employed at Wirecraft until his death. He is survived by his two children; Nelson Lance Howard II, son; Talya Jinene Howard, daughter; Trenton Rickerson, grandson; Alana Howard, ex-wife; Connie Rousseau, sister; Paula Martin, God-Mother; and a host of friends and family. A memorial will be held privately at Volk Leber Funeral Home in Teaneck, NJ.