Funeral services set for Belleville’s “saint,” Joe Hubbard

Funeral arrangements have been set for Joe Hubbard, who spent over six decades helping people in the metro-east.

“Many called him a living saint,” according to his obituary released Friday. “For over 65 years, Joe continued his work for St. Vincent de Paul, constantly reaching out to help the poor, the lonely, the outcasts, the sick, the dying.”

Hubbard, who was 82, died Wednesday.

There are two locations for visitation.

The first visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at Hubbard’s Haven at the St. Vincent de Paul outreach center at 3718 State St. in East St. Louis.

Visitation also will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at Cathedral of St. Peter, 200 Harrison St. in Belleville.

A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23. at the Cathedral of St. Peter, with the Rev. Kenneth York officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery at 10101 W. Main St. in Belleville.

Kassly Mortuary of Fairview Heights is handling arrangements.