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Reflections on Lenox’s Mark E. Huber

Sometimes one wonders how they got into a conversation with a person? In this case, it was at the Olde Heritage Tavern on a given day, probably a Friday afternoon.

Some of the boys sitting at the bar on this particular day were Mark Smith, the plumber; his brother, Tony (formerly with MassDOT); Harmon Strong, a local entrepreneur; and Bruce Huber, a roofer and local tradesman.

What makes this story different is the chorus of individuals all had a comment when I walked in to the bar – from welcome to an extreme witty notice.

So, I spotted the individuals and sauntered over to a chair at the bar. Meanwhile this tall thin guy with blondish hair is standing behind these “troopers” carrying on a conversation with little or no consequences to me.

I said in my normal tone, “Who is this guy?”

He muttered some retort of which I caught.

I asked where he got the looks; he said words to the effect: “I am the handsomest guy in my family.”

I really noted at this point he was smiling, and thus, those at the bar were beginning to grin.

I caught on: this guy is related to Bruce and is, in fact, Mark E. Huber.

I said, “What about Bruce?”

He said, “Not as handsome as myself.”

I said, “Is there any more like you?”

He said, “I got another brother, Dave, but he is not as handsome as me.”

I said, “What is his claim to fame?” (He works at the MassDOT in Lenox, a.k.a. the Massachusetts State Highway Department.

Meanwhile, the jury of his peers was egging him on, and between he and the chorus, he acknowledged he was handsome.

Admittedly, I agreed.

But, not before asking him if he knew who I was.

He said in a voice that could be heard above the bar crowd that I was George.

So on this day, I met Mark E. Huber. This guy had a smile, some wit and a gift to gab.

One thing the Huber boys had was a common handshake of welcome and good tidings.

On a recent date, I stopped and wondered how we as a community loss a talented athlete, a man of character and one who cared about his family and community?

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Mr. Huber, 55, of East Street, died Nov. 20 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.

Born in Pittsfield on Feb. 14, 1957, the son of the late Walter and Jane Powers Huber, he attended the former Lenox Dale Grammar School, was a 1975 graduate of Lenox Memorial High School and attended Berkshire Community College and MCLA.

A house painter, Mark owned and operated his own business, Huber Painting, for the past eight years. He also worked for B.G. Casey Painting, Height Painting and Wallpapering and the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.

A natural athlete, Mark was a standout basketball player and was among an elite group of Berkshire County Players to score over 1,000 points during their high school career.

He was proud to have been the starting center for the LMHS team that captured the Massachusetts State Division III Boys’ Basketball Tournament title in 1974. (See sports story on page____.)

He was an annual participant of the Great Josh Billing Runaground since its inception.

An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, running and walking the woods with his dogs, Jake and Kachina.

He loved horseracing and was a huge fan of the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and above all, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

His greatest joy came from the time he loved spending with his family and many close friends.

Besides his two brothers, he leaves his wife, Alexandra (Smith) Huber.

The funeral for Mr. Huber was Tuesday at the Roche Funeral Home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Vincent de Paul Church with a full house to pay their final respects. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society or the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

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