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James Hubbard Obituary
James D. Hubbard Sr., age 91, unexpectedly entered eternal rest in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Della Ann Closson Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was born in Bridgeport on September 1, 1933, son of the late Francis R. Hubbard Sr. and Irene Dooley Hubbard. He was a graduate of Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport and later attended Bridgeport Engineering Institute. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division during Korea. Jim was employed as a supervisor in the Engineering Department at Sikorsky Aircraft for forty years, until his retirement in 1996. He was a devout communicant of the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia where he served as an Extraordinary Minister, member of the Parish Council, chairman of the Altar Guild, co-chairman of the Men's Retreat League, Altar Server at funerals, and member and former recording secretary of the Knights of Columbus Council #23 at Assumption Church. For his dedication and service to the Church of the Assumption, he was awarded the prestigious St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation from the Archdiocese of Hartford in 2019. He was also a member of Holy Rosary Church Men's Club and enjoyed playing in the bocce league, member of Ansonia Senior Center, Valley Senior Services Council and Caregivers and member and former officer and Chaplain of American Legion Post #24. In 2017, he was honored as "Chaplain of the Year." Jim was the former Treasurer of the Ansonia Democratic Town Committee, former chairman of the Commission for the Elderly in Ansonia and volunteer at Griffin Hospital and the American Red Cross. Above all, in Jim's words, "my greatest accomplishment was raising six loving sons with my loving wife Della." He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, James Hubbard Jr. (Ann Marie) of St. Augustine, FL, Martin Hubbard Sr. (Barbara) of Milford, Dennis Hubbard (Linda) of Ansonia, Terence Hubbard Sr. (Laura) of Sebastian, FL, and Jonathan Hubbard Sr. (Cindy) of Ansonia, daughter-in-law, Linda M. Hubbard of Ansonia, sister-in-law Earla Montani of Monroe, ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Della Ann, he was predeceased by his son, Kelly E. Hubbard Sr., grandson, Kelly "KJ" E. Hubbard Jr., brother, Francis R. Hubbard Jr. sisters, Irene Murphy, and Nancy Piorek and special friend of eleven years Grace Forbes. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, his funeral will take place at 10:00 a.m. (please meet directly) at the Church of the Assumption, 61 North Cliff Street in Ansonia for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment with United States Army military honors will immediately follow in Mount Saint Peter Mausoleum in Derby. Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to Assumption School, 51 North Cliff St., Ansonia, CT 06401 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To sign Jim's guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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Michael Metzler
October 30, 2024
The Hubbard family:
Sorry for your loss. Your father and mother were caring and wonderful friends.
Doreen and Michael Metzler
Sharon Stanaland
October 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Growing up across the street from your family is and always will be the fondest of memories!! Always went to sit with him for a "chat" when I was home~it was always a pleasure. There is a significant message throughout these messages from everyone, and that is what a wonderful & kind person he was...everyone had the same thing to say about him.
Judy and Gary Gruemken
October 4, 2024
Our thought and prayers to the Hubbard family’ judy and Gary gruemken
Don Agvent
October 4, 2024
Hubbard family .... Sorry for your loss. Jim was my first boss at Sikorsky when I started there in the late 80,s. His knowledge and overall personality made for a Great workplace and always kept our group laughing & smiling!! I am glad that I got to know him, he was a wonderful person..
Don Agvent (CMO)
Michele Rovasio
October 3, 2024
To the Hubbard family, growing up on Harris Road, I had the privilege and the pleasure of knowing Mr Hubbard my whole life. He always had a smile and a kind word to say and always a wave as I drove by. He is with Della, KJ and Kelly now. God bless him. So sorry for your loss.
Michele Navarra Rovasio
Sandra Harris-Smith
October 3, 2024
Our deepest condolences for your family. Mr. Hubbard was genuinely kind. Our family has fond memories of all the great times spent in the neighborhood and dare I say school functions. He will be missed by many.Best regards
Shirley (Eaton) McMahon and
Sandy (Eaton)
Bob Toth
October 3, 2024
May Mr. Hubbard RIP alongside Kelly and KJ in heaven. I worked with Kelly at Sikorsky O&R.
God Bless the family!
Gene Cirillo
October 3, 2024
Thoughts and prayers to the Hubbard family during this difficult time
Mary Kelly
October 2, 2024
I just had the honor of meeting Jim last week on our trip to PA. He was a very nice man. RIP
John & Helen Pipa
October 2, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gail Casey
October 2, 2024
Our sincere condolences to The Hubbard Family.
No words could express what a great man he was.
Our family were totally grateful for his prayers and comfort during our mother's health issues. Thank You and God Bless.
We Love You and you will be missed by everyone.
Gail and Billy Casey
Melinda Treloar
October 2, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Melinda
Bonnie Jackson
October 2, 2024
Linda I am so sorry for your loss
Prayers for the family
Colletta Kaledas
October 1, 2024
Dear Linda and Dennis,
My condolences to you both and your family on the passing of Mr Hubbard. He was the most pleasant gentleman I ever worked with at Sikorsky Aircraft and he will be very missed.
Praying for you and your family at this time.
Colletta Kaledas
richard shultz
October 1, 2024
The Shultz Family sends our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Dad was a wonderful person and was proud of his children. RIP
Joe & Chris Capozziello
October 1, 2024
We were deeply saddened by the news of your father´s passing. He was an exceptional person whose strength and kindness made a significant impact on all who knew him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Christian Foy
October 1, 2024
Jim was about as good as a person could be. Super guy. And he usually had a beer handy.
Patti Reinwald (Dreher)
October 1, 2024
I will always have fond memories of Mr. Hubbard, one of the sweetest, kindest men I have ever known. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his entire family. Rest in peace, Mr. Hubbard.
Domenic Camilini
October 1, 2024
Dear Dennis,Linda,Hubbard Family,Relatives,and Friends.Please accept our Deepest Sympathy and Respect for Your Great Loss.James lived a life well lived as a man with dignity and respect and a man who loved his family and his God.
May he Rest in Peace.
Sincerely
Domenic "Nick" & Josephine
Camilini
Greg and Joyce Herrera
September 30, 2024
Our Sincere Condolences to the entire Hubbard family. We pray for the comfort that only God can truly provide at this time.
Greg and Joyce Herrera
Clinton and Patty Peterson
September 30, 2024
All the memories of family picnics and birthday celebrations.He will be missed by everyone.
Fred Uleano
September 30, 2024
Condolences to the Entire Hubbard Family, may all your Loving Memories be a comfort to you all during this difficult time. Also to you Mr. H. I would like to say...You Sir, were the Most Loving, Gentle, and Kind Man I have every known. I will never forget you. Much Love & Respect.
Jorge Cabrera
September 30, 2024
Please accept my deepest condolences. Jim was a true gentleman and wonderful human being. I will miss him. May God bless his family, friends and our entire community as we mourn this great loss.
Sympathetically,
Senator Jorge Cabrera
Carolyn Begnoche
September 30, 2024
May God bless you all and your entire community in this time of sorrow. Jim, we will always remember you ❤ Carolyn Begnoche and Christopher Jones
Anthony Burke
September 30, 2024
Please accept my deepest condolences for a wonderful and kind man. I had the pleasure of knowing Jim since becoming Music Director/Organist at Assumption in 1997. He never, ever had an unkind word about anyone. He assisted every year with the recitation of the Rosary, and assisted by serving and preparing the altar, sometimes reading, at almost every funeral. Jim was a pillar of Assumption and I am honored to have known such a beautiful human being. I am a better person for having known Jim. God bless his family at this time.
Julie Schmidt
September 30, 2024
My sincere sympathy to all Jim's family. He was a special man and a good friend to my husband in the Knights of Columbus. He along with a couple of others visited with my husband a couple of days before Bill passed. Jim was always a caring, sweet gentleman. He always stopped to say hello to me at mass and when we saw each other at the Ansonia Senior Center. He will be greatly missed by many people.
Peter and Annmarie Dreher
September 30, 2024
We have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Hubbard. He was loved by my family and was a great friend to us all. He will forever be remembered by us for his kindness and gentle nature. God bless the whole Hubbard family, and we hope you find peace in the great memories of your dad/grandpa.
GAIL MATTUTINI
September 30, 2024
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HUBBARD BOYS; SO SAD THAT WE LOST OUR ORIGINAL HARRIS RD GUY. YOUR DAD WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL HUMAN BEING. ONE OF THE NICEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN. THE BERNIER FAMILY HAS ALOT OF GREAT MEMORIES GROWING UP AS NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS.YOUR PARENTS HAD THE BEST SENSE OF HUMOR.MAY HE REST NOW IN PEACE WITH YOUR MOM,BROTHER KELLY AND NEPHEW KJ. SINCERELY GAIL BERNIER MATTUTINI.
Don Dreher
September 30, 2024
My deepest condolences to all of "The Hubbard Boys" and their families. Your Dad ("Mr. Hubs" as I affectionately referred to him for over 50 years) was one of the men I admired most outside of my own father. He was one of the most consistently nice and happy people I have ever known, with a wonderful sense of humor. I always enjoyed just being around him, my father and the other grown-ups at family get-togethers and picnics when we were kids. I have especially fond memories of all of us Hubbard/Dreher boys going with our fathers to the Waterbury Pirates baseball games on 10 cent beer nights, and watch them get slowly hammered, then drive us all home in the station wagons, with no seat belts no less!
Helping them sell raffle tickets for the Assumption School/Church car raffle was also a lot of fun and a great memory. I miss those days guys, and I miss each of you and the times our families spent together, and I will sincerely miss your father, "Mr. Hubs"...I will never forget him.
I am very sorry I cannot attend his services in person this week, but please KNOW that I am there in spirit, supporting all of you and bidding him a fond farewell.
Paul Piorek
September 30, 2024
I am so very saddened and heartbroken to learn of the passing of my beloved Uncle Jim. We spoke on the telephone the previous week. Uncle Jim was a shining example of a faith-filled gentleman who loved his family and always gave back to the community. I will miss his hearty laughs, his outstanding singing voice, and his love of his extended family. But, most of all, I will miss our regular conversations on the telephone. Uncle Jim is now in heaven and reunited with Aunt Dell. No finer gentleman ever walked this Earth.
Paula (Dreher) Grazio
September 30, 2024
Without a doubt, one of the nicest people I had the pleasure to know. I’ve known your father and your entire family for a very long time and have many fond memories of days gone by too quickly. He will surely be missed. Take comfort in knowing his life was a life well lived, and he will be remembered by so many people. My sincere condolences to each and every one of you. Sending hugs.
Richard Mestuzzi
September 30, 2024
To the Hubbard, boys and Family so sorry I will miss him very much we had,a great friend ship he always, told people that I was his 7th son from another mother Jim my you rest in peace my buddy love RICKY
Domenic Camilini
September 30, 2024
Dear Dennis,Linda and all Hubbard Family Relatives and Friends.Please accept our deepest Sympathy and Respect for your Great Loss. James lived a life with dignity and a great Love for his Family.A true Man's Man.May he Rest in Peace.
Sincerely
Nick & Josephine Camilini
Linda Czajkowski
September 30, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the Hubbard family. I will always remember what a kind and perfect gentleman Mr Hubbard was. My sons sat on his lap when he was the best Santa. I will always have a lasting memory when we were on the bus trip to Lancaster! Rest in Pearce to my neighbor!
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