Howard Joseph Briehof, 84, of Staatsburg, passed away on February 19, 2022, peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born February 22, 1937, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Edna Aldrich Briehof. On August 23, 1959, in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Nancy J. Baldwin. Mrs. Briehof survives at home. Howard was an Oil Burner Serviceman for over forty years at Bacu Fuel and Harvey Russell & Sons. A Past Chief, Howard proudly volunteered with the former Staatsburg Fire District (now part of the Roosevelt Fire District) for forty-eight years. In his leisure time, Howard enjoyed camping, playing softball for Staatsburg Fire, hunting, fishing, and bowling. His favorite pastime was going on cruises with his wife. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, William R. Briehof and wife, Paula, of Red Hook; three daughters, Melinda White, of Staatsburg, Lori Hungerford, and wife, MaryAnn, of Stanfordville, and Jodi Clark, and husband, Scott, of Caroga Lake, NY; six grandchildren, Sean, Ryan, Brittney, Cortney, Tyler, and Brealynn; and six great-grandchildren, Anthony, Ella, Amber, Zachary, Rylee, and Carson. Howard is also survived by his sister, Helen Crose; brothers, Matthew and William A. Briehof; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his two sisters, Vivian Belding and Patricia Harvey; and four brothers, Joseph, Ronald, Richard and Kenneth Briehof. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday, February 24th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Fire Department services will be held at 6 PM. In keeping with Howard's wishes, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the Briehof family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington St., Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.hvhospice.org) To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Howard's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.