Howard Beckerman, 63, of Pensacola, Fla.., formerly of Cheshire, Ct., died Jan. 22. He was the husband of Denise Rutledge. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late William & Sylvia (Gottlieb) Beckerman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Chad Beckerman and Jonathan Beckerman, both of New York City, Skylar Beckerman of Pensacola, Fla., and Michelle (Shaun) Palker of Cypress, Tex.; his brother, David (Ruthann) Beckerman; his sister Barbara Beckerman; and his granddaughter, Lily.