Alfred "Skip" DaBrescia, 91, of Hancock, NY passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton, NY. Born on March 13, 1928 in Hancock, NY, he was the youngest son of the late Giovanni and Annunziata DaBrescia. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 63 years, Theresa (Fortunato) DaBrescia, his brothers; Giuseppe DaBrescia, Frank DaBrescia, William (Tony) DaBrescia, Louis DaBrescia, Arthur DaBrescia, Ralph DaBrescia, a sister, Mary DaBrescia, and his special niece, Lisa DaBrescia, whom he loved so dearly. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews who have always held a special place in his heart. Skip graduated from Hancock Central School in 1945. After graduation he worked at his familys grocery store before enrolling in Cornell University in 1947 and studying Industrial Labor Relations. He spent his summers at Stewart Field Air Force ROTC program. He graduated from Cornell University in 1951 and served in the United States Air Force at Presque Isle, in Maine. After returning in 1954, Skip joined his brothers at DaBrescia Motors as a bookkeeper, and later a salesman. He married Theresa on August 28, 1955. Together always, they were widely known for their nightly walk through the community and support of the town that raised them. Skip enjoyed golfing, was an avid reader, and was a relentless letter writer. He was a proud Cornell University Alumnus. He enjoyed talking about Cadosia in the "good old days" and often was heard saying, "now let me tell you something." His dry humor, routines, and generosity will be forever missed. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 9 from 6:00-8:00pm at Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, 29 E Main St, Hancock, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 10 at 11:00am at St. Paul's, 346 West Main Street, Hancock, NY. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Hancock, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or the Lisa DaBrescia Scholarship Fund c/o the Hancock Community Education Foundation, P.O. Box 819, Hancock, NY, 13783. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, NY. SERVICES Calling Hours Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel 29 EAST MAIN STREET HANCOCK, New York 13783 Mass Friday, January 10, 2020 11:00 AM St. Paul's Church 346 W. Main St Hancock, NY 13783