Enrico Ricardo Howes-McDowell, 22, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at his residence. Born on March 6, 1990, he was the son of Lisa McDowell of Niagara Falls, NY and the step-son of Keith Canada of Niagara Falls, NY.

Enrico was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. He attended Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College. Enrico held many positions at local fast food chains. He was a very polite, loving, hardworking and respectable young man. Enrico leaves many fond memories to be shared by his family.

In addition to his mother and step-father, Enrico is survived by one brother, Marcardo McDowell of Niagara Falls, NY; his grandfather, Thomas L. (Priscilla) McDowell of Medina, NY; aunts and uncles, Russell Hamilton of Niagara Falls, NY, Howard Hamilton of Columbus, GA, Mary (Man) Taylor of Medina, NY, Rosetta Hamilton of Niagara Falls, NY and Roy Hamilton of Lockport, NY and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will remember him. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Jerry (Kathleen of Niagara Falls, NY) Canada and his grandmother, Betty Hamilton Robinson.

The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, July 13th from 12:00 NOON to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007) where a funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/Obituaries