Originally Posted by Richard454

I'm at a loss for words-

I met Dub about 7 years ago. David Howard was driving around delivering parts and a halfway point was Charlotte.
Dub graciously said we could use his shop.

My wife quickly coined the phrase "My brother from another mother"- as his shop- like mine- was organized chaos
and we were like two peas in a pod.

Every year since- my wife and I would visit him at his shop while driving through Charlotte.
I'll will so miss the calls with him exchanging ideas- brainstorming whatever might work.

I know numerous forum members who he help out- spending hours on the phone- just because he could- expecting nothing in return.

A genius- with a heart of gold.

I knew he was sick- had lost some weight-but thought he'd just kick it- hell we are only a couple months apart... Damn!

I miss you brother- see you on the other side-

Donate- https://www.doberman-rescue.com/Elijah.php

Originally Posted by derekderek;[url=tel:1605574262

1605574262[/url]]new guy looking for somebody around charlotte NC for help. i told him to see DUB. his wife responded: This is from his wife, Lynn.

Dear Friends/Family:
My husband/best friend of 23+ years, Albert “Dub” Dubnicka, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 15th while working at his business. He was 59 years old. He is survived by four sisters, Marcia, Barbara, Kathy and Sue.
He was known throughout the Country for his knowledge and perfection to detail in the restoration/repair of Corvettes.
His work was his passion along with his great love of all his dogs, and he loved playing air guitar in his shop to his favorite band and idol, the great Eddie Van Halen with the Van Halen group.
He is now with all our beloved pets and family, who I know were waiting to greet him in heaven.
I am now in the process of closing his business, which will take many months, but I am so thankful for all the support I am receiving from business associates and friends.
Every day when I “talk” to Dub, I tell him this isn’t goodbye, but “see you later”. His spirit is free to pop in and out to visit, no more stress, no more worries. If heaven is at all the way our Wolfgang described it, he is now in an awesome place.
If you would like to do something in his memory, please donate to the Doberman Rescue of the Triad, or your favorite animal rescue or other charity.
I feel like half of me is missing right now. Never let a day go by without appreciating your loved ones – even those times when you are aggravated with them – every day seeing and talking to them is a blessing.

Originally Posted by AllC34Me

I remember that day like it was yesterday Richard. Dub opened his shop to us; gave us a great tour; even handed us some items to use on our wiring builds saying here, try these, they work. Generous and kind, and yes he loved those big dogs. Remember the C-2 in the paint booth? What a stunning example of craftmanship and attention to detail. I will never forget that day for sure.
I was too stunned to respond initially and still at a loss for what to say except I'll miss you Dub and look forward to seeing you one day again in heaven. He never loss the passion for people, his business, and our collective love of the Chevrolet Corvettes. RIP Dub.
David