Howard Hoppin
1856–1940 (age 84)
businessman
Biography
Howard Hoppin was a Providence businessman whose life spanned the height of New England manufacturing and the challenges of the Great Depression. He maintained a steady presence in civic and commercial circles, helping to guide the community through times of technological change and economic upheaval.
As a son of Swan Point Cemetery, he remained devoted to the rhythms of his city and left a legacy of quiet stewardship, beloved by those who worked with him and those who depended on the businesses he helped to sustain.