Alan Joseph Dubay

Alan Joseph Raymond Dubay, "Al," passed away suddenly at his home on October 24, 2014. He was born September 19, 1956 in Highland Park, Michigan, son of Walter & Delphine (nee: Novak) Dubay. For those who knew this dynamic man, it came as no surprise the day he was elevated to Foreman at work. A longtime employee with the Chrysler Corporation, Alan worked hard to deserve that title, a moniker he carried with extreme pride. But it wasn't merely at work that his managerial status was respected. To the vast circle of family and friends in his life, Alan was truly the "Foreman" in every respect. Boss,…Head Honcho,…Big Cheese,…The Man,…call him what you want, just know that he had it all under control. Quite often, this would be evident through his skills and talents as a Handyman. Mr. Fix-It,…Jack-of-All Trades,…Alan was surely the Go-To Guy when it came to repairing and refurbishing things. If you needed something attended to, just call "The Foreman." When he wasn't working, one of his favorite pastimes involved heading to the casino and giving those one-armed bandits a workout. Ol' Lady Luck would cringe just a little bit each time Alan walked through the doors at Motor City Casino or the Greektown Casino, two of his favorite gambling houses. It was the best exercising he ever did,…and boy, did he ever have a strong arm from all that pulling! And like many men of Michigan, Alan was one of the throngs that found extreme excitement in the coming of Fall as that meant "Deer Huntin' Time!" With his thermals on and his gun in hand, there was just something special about hangin' with his homey's in the back country,…and hopefully baggin' a buck! His "macho muscle" also got massaged each time he took in the entertainment afforded through Monster Trucks. It's hard NOT to feel manly when the tires are taller than you are,…and Alan just couldn't get enough of the sport. Yet if you were to ask Alan what his optimum pleasure and enjoyment entailed, it was easily the camaraderie shared while camping up at the Sutters Recreation Center in North Branch, Michigan. Escaping the concrete jungle for a little backwoods tranquility meant the world to Alan,…and he never wanted to leave. And there was always that peaceful silence, broken only by the sounds of nature and the local wildlife,…not the honking of horns and blaring sirens. One of those nature sounds that Alan found immense interest in came from the elusive owl. Alan was obsessed with owls in so many ways. Another of Alan's obsessions came in a shiny can labeled, Pepsi. He was a Pepsi-Poundin'-Party Animal, and it was almost always his drink of choice. Unless, of course, he was seeking something hot,…in which case it meant a Cavernous Cup of Coffee. Those were his comfort drinks. As for his comfort food, that would most certainly be "Chocolate." Whether celebrating or crying, chocolate could always rustle up a smile. Yet without question, the most precious and treasured things in Alan's life had nothing to do with things,…it was the warm and loving relationships he shared with family & friends. That was what life was all about, and is what he tried to nurture with every breath he took. He touched a multitude of hearts & lives in his journey through life, and made the journey of others so much more cherished. He will be missed immensely and loved eternally. Alan was the beloved father of Erin (Bret) Dubay-Combs, and stepfather of Cody, Marshall, Kenny and Keith. Brother of Cindy Johnson, Brenda Dubay, and Dale Dubay. Uncle of Nicole (Chris) Dubay, Heather (Steve) Mezzadri, and Steven Dubay. Also survived by grandchildren, great nieces & nephews, and many extended family members and friends. Visitation for Al will be held on Wednesday, October 29th from 3-9pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Road) in Warren. His Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00am on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan. Please share memories of Al at his memory book.