Hurbble E. Micales , 81, passed away peacefully on Christmas day with his family by his side. Born in Clinchport, VA and formerly of Branchburg, he resided in Bridgewater for 44 years. Mr. Micales served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Hurbble worked for Western Union in New York City as the Director of Telex Maintenance for 30 years until retiring in 1985. He then worked as the supervisor of the mailrooms for both United National Bank and PNC Bank, until 2004. Hurbble was a member of the Western Union Retirees Association, Deutscher Club of Clark and the American Legion Post #507, Bridgewater. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ora Roller Micales. Surviving are his beloved wife of 58 years, Liane Winternheimer Micales; his two loving sons, David (Maureen) Micales of Middlesex and Bruce Micales of Madison, WI; his loving daughter, Catherine Micales of Mine Hill; his cherished granddaughter, Kristin Micales; his five dear sisters, Ruby Goins, Monnie Baker, Beulah Shipley, Buna Sturgill and Mildred Johnson; and six nieces and four nephews. A Prayer Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (908) 526-7638 followed by entombment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Viewing hours will be Tuesday, December 28, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hurbble's memory to Steeplechase Cancer Center, 30 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Micales family, please sign the online guestbook. Click "Sign Guestbook" below.