| Date of Birth | September 22, 1940 |
| Passed Away | December 29, 2016 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | January 13, 2017 |
| Service Time | 7:00 PM |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
DAVID JOHN “HUB BOY†HUBBARD, SR.
AVOCA-David J. “Hub Boy†Hubbard, Sr., 76, passed away early Thursday morning (Dec. 29, 2016) at his home on County Route 70A.
Born in Avoca on Sept. 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Albert and Marian (Schmitz) Hubbard.
A graduate of Avoca Central School, class of 1958, David also served with the National Guard.
He was a life time farmer and was involved in dairy, potato and grain farming. In 1992 he founded Hub Boy Gravel and throughout the years David also designed and built equipment to suit the needs of his farm and gravel pit. In 1974 he took the year off to build a log cabin on Mackey Road.
For years David was an “endman†in the Lions Club minstrel show and will be remembered most of for his willingness to help others without expecting anything in return.
His loving family includes his devoted wife of 57 years, the former Gretchen Narby, who he married on Nov. 28, 1959; his son, David Hubbard, Jr. and his son, Will (Maeghan) Hubbard and their son, Jaxon; his son, Daniel (Karron) Hubbard and their daughter, Ashley Sick and her children, Cadence, Kendall, Brenna, Brayleigh, their son, Andrew (Megan) Hubbard and their children Hayden and Maggie and their daughter, Emily Hubbard; his daughter, Suzanne (Jeff) Luckenbach and their children, Heather Hamilton and Kyle Ortiz, Melanie Vinluan and her two children, Olivia and Sophia, and their son, Austin (Tiffany) Luckenbach and their son, Austin Luckenbach, Jr.; his daughter, Stephanie (Bruce Keesey) Manciocchi; and her children, Devin Manciocchi (Amanda King), Austin Manciocchi and Paige Manciocchi; his son, Tim (Cindy) Hubbard and their children, Chris Young and his son, Jackson, and their children, Hannah Hubbard and Alex Hubbard; as well as his two sisters, Nancy (William) Slayton and Rosemary Clairemont.
The Avoca Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of David J. “Hub Boy†Hubbard, Sr.
Calling hours are 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Friday (Jan. 13, 2017) at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a funeral service will be held in his memory following calling hours at 7 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to a celebration of life and a luncheon from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 14, 2017) at the Howard Community Center.
He has gone to join his parents and his grandson, Logan Manciocchi, who he fondly called his “Little Dude.â€
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, N.Y. 14870 or to the Avoca Fire and Ambulance Dept., 7 Chase St., Avoca, N.Y. 14809.
Thinking of all the family at your time of loss sending prayers
One wonderful man. Great husband,father,grandfather and great-grandfather. Always looking to make you laugh and love
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I had the priviledge of being a classmate with Dave graduating in 1958. I would periodically come home to Avoca from Arizona to visit Family and I always checked in on Dave. He kept me up to date about the old stomping grounds. We had a double date in 56 or 57 in his black 58 Bel-Air Chevy. (beautiful car) His date (without naming names) was given premission as a new driver to give it a try. She put the car in reverse to back into a driveway and hit the gas instead of the brake and smashed into a tree big time. Not sure who took care of the damages. Dave was a little more than upset. If I recall it was the 1st and last date for them. God speed my friend.
Dear Hubbard Family members. I am sorry to learn of the passing of Dave. He was a fine member of the community and we especially enjoyed him during our camping days at Hubbard’s Cupboard. Love and prayers to all of you. Donna Miller
My heartfelt condolences to Gretchen and all of David’s family. Thoughts, prayers and memories are with you all.
David was my brother-in-law and I will remember him as a guy who was always ready to step up and help so many people in so many ways! He loved life and his family and friends. He was a one of a kind great guy and will be missed by all.