| Date of Birth | May 30, 1928 |
| Passed Away | November 9, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | November 12, 2008 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church |
| Interment Location | St. Ann's Cemetery |
ROBERT W. KUBIAK
HORNELL-Robert W. Kubiak, 80, passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, early Sunday morning (Nov. 9, 2008) at his home at 34 School St.
Born in Hornell on May 30, 1928, he was the son of the late Stanley and Angelica Donnelly Kubiak. On Sept. 23, 1950 he was married at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Hornell to the former Helen Jean Clark, who survives.
A life long resident of Hornell, Bob was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1946. He served with the U. S. Army from Oct. 5, 1946 to his honorable discharge as a Corporal on March 24, 1948.
For 32 years he was employed by the United States Postal Service in Hornell as a letter carrier, retiring in 1983. After his retirement he assisted at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. for about 25 years.
Bob was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church and St. Ignatius Loyola Church. A member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell, he was a also a 3rd degree member of the Hornell Council No. 243, Knights of Columbus where he was a former steward and served two terms as Grand Knight.
His family includes his wife of 58 years, Helen Jean; his three sons, Stephen M. (Linda) Kubiak of Huntington, W. Va., Daniel J. (Doreen) Kubiak of Syracuse and Robert J. (Bridi) Kubiak of Hornell; his two daughters, Kathleen M. Grillo of Byron and Amy M. Crowfoot of Canadaigua; his 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his sister, Margaret Pease Stryker of Corning; his two aunts, Betty Lizak of Syracuse and Sister Mary Marcianne Kubiak of Buffalo; also his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his daughter, Mary Kubiak and his sister, Ann Jacobs.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where the Knights of Columbus will conduct a memorial service at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday followed by an American Legion Memorial service at 8:45 p.m. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Private committal services, with military honors, for his immediate family, will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Hornell.
Those wishing may contribute to the Robert W. and Helen Clark Kubiak Family Scholarship at St. Ann’s School, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell NY 14843 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To the Kubiak Family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. He will be missed by all.
my sympathy on the loss off your husband, Dad and grandfather. He was a great mailman and always smiling. God Bless
As the Kubiak family gathers to honor the memory and life of my mother’s much loved and very appreciated “Bob the mailman” I am sending prayers, sympathy and most of all a “boatload of grateful memories” I am sure he was welcomed into heaven with a style reminisicent of his own….
We should all hope that the people resting next to the HORNELL section are give quality ear plugs for such events!!!!
Make sure all the grand/great grand kids know he was indeed a treasure and whoever walks whatever/ all the routes that he did now has an angel on their side. MAY HE REST IN PEACE….Much Love,
To Bob’ family; I extend my heartfelt Condolences on his passing; I know he is in the arms of Our Lord. I only knew Bob for a few years, in the early 60’s, but we was a wonderful man to be associated with and it saddens me to hear of his passing.
Again my condolences and may Our Lord bring solace and comfort to you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May god watch over you during this difficult time and may his spirit carry you in the days ahead.With all our sympathy Dan,Doreen and the Kubiak family.
Steve, Again I wish to exttend Chris and my condolences. I know how you will miss him as I still miss my father and also consider him my mentor,friend,boss and other things.
We will talk to you when you return.
Ted and Chris Kluemper
Dan I read about the passing of your Dad on Syr.com.My codolences to you and family. Have a good winter Walt Knych
Steve….
Peg and I were saddened to hear about your father. He lived a long and happy life….lots of wonderful family.
My first thought was this skinny guy in a mailman’s suit….helping me up. I had just gotten a two wheel bike…and was having trouble. I crashed right in front of your house. He got me back on the bike and ran me up the street…School street…one hand on the seat. He did it a couple times….until I got the hang of it. I was 5 or 6? It was just the kind of guy he was. I probably have not thought of that in 40 or 50 years. Wow….good thoughts. I can see the street…it was so big then….. and his face…..smiling.
A sad time, but….look at the legacy he left behind. Hug all the family for me….for us.
I’m not sure we have your new phone number……send or call please. We had a PO box for you….still good? New?
(home) 480-835-6308 Home e-mail as Cc.. above.
Sorry…..
Jim and Peg
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Steve, I’m so sorry about your father. I loved you characterization of him in your email. I’ll never forget how important he was to Catherine. He went way out of his way to ensure her safety and the relationship they had was very special for both of them. I remember your father as a personable, likeable man and you were lucky to have him all of these years. Again, my regards to you, your Mom and the family. Colleen
Steve:
I’m very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know this must be a very difficult time for the Kubiak family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family this week.
I return from China next weekend. I’ll try to give you a call early next week
Best regards,
Jim
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Stephen and Kubiak Family—-I was very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers here at SAS.
Rick Barone-Principal-St Anns School
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kubiak family for their loss. Mr. Kubiak was a great man, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He was always a pleasure to have a conversation with. May the good Lord give Mr. Kubiak a hug because he received a great man with him in heaven!!
I received the sad news of Uncle Bobs passing. Growing up without a father, Uncle Bob filled a void in my life. I can remember being a young school boy at Fathers Day and making our kids crafts cards and mine would go to him.
Growing up in Hornell, and having him as our mailman for many years gave us plenty of opportunity to see and enjoy a cold glass of chocolate milk with him.
Uncle Bob was also my sponsor during my Confirmation, I have fond memories of he and Aunt Jean coming to Elmira to celebrate with us.
On this Veterans Day, I salute him for his military service. He told me of his Army experiences which years later influenced my decision to join the US Army, rather than another branch. This country was founded and built and defended by all our heroic vets and I am proud to say that he was one of them.
I also honor his service and commitment to the church and his civic organizations. A great man truly does serve God and his fellow man.
God bless you Uncle Bob and keep a look out over all of us.
Jack Pease and family.
Bob,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I saw the obituary in my local newspaper and I thought I would send my condolences. My Mom passed away this time last year and the people at Bishop & Johnson did a wonderful job in helping with the arrangements, as I know they will do for you and your family. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
I did not know Robert Kubiac, but I know his son, Dan. I would have liked to have known Robert for how he lived a full live, served his country and community, and raised a large family to pass on his many decent values. God speed this good American.
Aunt Jean and family,
I will miss seeing Uncle Bob and his smiling face at St. Ann Church, Our Lady of the Valley! I know that he is safe at home in heaven and that mom (his sister, Ann) was there to greet him.
Even before I married into the family, I knew of “Bob the mailman”….he was quite legnedary in our neck of the woods in Hornell!
Our own family’s thoughts, prayers and love to all of you!
Love, Beth Ann
Remembering you today, 1 year later, and always. We are wishing you many blessings now that you are safe in the hands of God. You are missed and loved by many.
We remember you today and always. Two years later.
Leaving you the same fall flowers you enjoyed looking at the last week you were here.
Bless you Grandpa <3