Nelson E. Hubbell

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Died:
Name: Nelson E. Hubbell
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday September 28, 1922
Date of Death: Saturday August 21, 2010
Est. Age at Death: 87 years, 10 months, 24 days
Confirmation: Proven
Last known residence:
City: Fort Myers
County: Lee
State: Florida


HUBBELL - Nelson Ensworth Jr. Formerly of Orchard Park, NY, passed away August 21, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born in Buffalo, NY on September 28, 1922. He attended Bennett High School in Buffalo as well as the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ. Now heed the life of a remarkable presence: Attended Princeton University until the Navy detoured him to Cornell University Engineering; Joined the US Navy Scouts and Raiders, precursors to the Navy Seals; Scared Japan into surrendering when they heard Nels Hubbell was on his way to fight in the war; Returned after the war to Princeton to graduate in 1945; In 1948, married the love of his life, Jean R. Wesselmann, who survives him; Grandly loved and is survived by their five children: Nelson, Ginny (Michael) Penepent, Brad (Wendy) Hubbell, Marcy (Dick) Paton, Nancy (Brian) Anderson; their 13 grand-children; and three great-grand-children; Became a construction industry leader in WNY by starting and growing the successful Lerch-Hubbell company; Served as a highly respected collegiate football referee for many years; Acted as Deacon of the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church; Actively volunteered wherever he lived or was needed. "The man with the orange and black Princeton socks" will always be remembered by friends and strangers alike. Nels Hubbell never met a stranger. A reception to honor and remember this formidable man will be held Saturday, September 4 from 11 am to 1:30 pm in Edison Hall at Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida, 10200 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 (888-381-0567). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cypress Cove Employee Appreciation Fund (same address), in honor of the wonderful care Nels received. Condolences may be sent to The Hubbell Family, 16502 Cypress Villa Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

Published in the Buffalo News on August 25, 2010

Published in the Dec. 14, 2011, issue of the Pinceton Alumni Weekly

Nelson married Jean Ruth Wesselmann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Michael Penepent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born in Buffalo, NY. Raised in Orchard Park. Schooled at Nichols and Cornell. Currently living in Philadelphia area as a stress management expert.

Family/Spouse: Wendy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dick Paton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Brian Anderson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]