Obituary for James George Habas
Dr. James G. Habas, D.D.S. (72) of Ogunquit, ME passed away peacefully with his loving wife and children by his side on May 3, 2023, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief and unexpected illness.
Jim was born on September 25, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of Leo and Jean Habas. He was the oldest of four children including David, Robert, and Daniel. Jim graduated the University of California School of Dentistry in 1974, beginning his dental career in San Francisco and moving to Ogunquit in 1979 to create his own one-of-a-kind dental practice.
Jim, fondly referred to as “Doc”, was a beloved member of the Ogunquit community, known as not only the town dentist but also known for his cheerful and kind nature. Jim liked to stay busy, whether it be vacationing at Maine’s lakes, reading, hiking local trails, going to the beach, trimming the grass, or taking his nightly walks with his grandson Giovanni. He wasn’t a man to sit still, so it was no surprise then that when he retired from his dental practice he decided to work part-time at CVS in Kennebunk, ME, where he had fun with his co-workers, as well as for the Town of Ogunquit Visitor Services.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Habas; his former wife, Deborah Habas; his daughter, Susan Habas and her husband, Daniel Ruddy; his son, John Habas and his wife, Christin Habas; his step-son, Jeffrey Cook, Jr. and his wife, Sandra Cook; his daughter, Carol Subilia and her husband, Samuel Subilia; his daughter, Rose Habas and her husband, Aaron Vaillancourt; and his step-daughter, Lindsey Riccitelli and her husband, Kennedy Smith. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alivia Norris Cook, Giovanni Riccitelli, and Jeffrey Cook III; and his brothers, David Habas, Robert Habas and Daniel Habas.
A service will be held at Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Rd. Ogunquit, ME 03907 at 11 AM Friday, May 19, 2023. A plaque will be situated on the Marginal Way in Ogunquit for everyone to visit and share happy memories with him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm in honor of his time spent there with his grandson, Giovanni. Please mail donations to PO BOX 574 Ogunquit, ME 03907.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Jim’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd. Wells, ME 04090.
Jim was born on September 25, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of Leo and Jean Habas. He was the oldest of four children including David, Robert, and Daniel. Jim graduated the University of California School of Dentistry in 1974, beginning his dental career in San Francisco and moving to Ogunquit in 1979 to create his own one-of-a-kind dental practice.
Jim, fondly referred to as “Doc”, was a beloved member of the Ogunquit community, known as not only the town dentist but also known for his cheerful and kind nature. Jim liked to stay busy, whether it be vacationing at Maine’s lakes, reading, hiking local trails, going to the beach, trimming the grass, or taking his nightly walks with his grandson Giovanni. He wasn’t a man to sit still, so it was no surprise then that when he retired from his dental practice he decided to work part-time at CVS in Kennebunk, ME, where he had fun with his co-workers, as well as for the Town of Ogunquit Visitor Services.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Habas; his former wife, Deborah Habas; his daughter, Susan Habas and her husband, Daniel Ruddy; his son, John Habas and his wife, Christin Habas; his step-son, Jeffrey Cook, Jr. and his wife, Sandra Cook; his daughter, Carol Subilia and her husband, Samuel Subilia; his daughter, Rose Habas and her husband, Aaron Vaillancourt; and his step-daughter, Lindsey Riccitelli and her husband, Kennedy Smith. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alivia Norris Cook, Giovanni Riccitelli, and Jeffrey Cook III; and his brothers, David Habas, Robert Habas and Daniel Habas.
A service will be held at Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Rd. Ogunquit, ME 03907 at 11 AM Friday, May 19, 2023. A plaque will be situated on the Marginal Way in Ogunquit for everyone to visit and share happy memories with him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm in honor of his time spent there with his grandson, Giovanni. Please mail donations to PO BOX 574 Ogunquit, ME 03907.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Jim’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd. Wells, ME 04090.